Wound infection

A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.

A 62-year-old male with a...

03/10/2023

Wounds

The Wound Detective

Looking for Clues in the Search for Wound Infection

10/01/2021

Jennifer Hurlow , RN, MSN, GNP-BC, CWCN;

Infection is the presence of micro-organisms that damage body tissues and elicit a host defensive inflammatory response. Timely diagnosis is critical to get the infection in check and prevent the sequalae of infection-associated complications...

Infection is the presence of...

10/01/2021

Today's Wound Clinic

Management of Lower Extremity Orthopedic Wounds With Exposed Hardware Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation

Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d*), which provides wound cleansing to help remove debris, infectious materials, and exudate, has been reported to ...

Kurt Holifield , RN, BSN, WCC, OMS;

Kari Day , RN, BSN, WCC;

Krista Bauer (Montgomery) , RN, WCC, OMS;

Michael N. Desvigne , MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS;

Denise Gilmore , BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN;

Ashley L. Wardman , LPN;

01/28/2021

A Case Series Comparing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation: Hypochlorous Acid vs Normal Saline for Complex Infected Wounds

Negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) has become widely accepted as adjunct treatment for complex infected wounds; however, the results vary with the ...

Luis Cardenas , DO, PhD;

Mark Cipolle ;

Kathy E. Gallagher , DNP, MSN, APRN-FNP, CWS, WCC, BC;

Emily C. Alberto , MD;

11/23/2020

Feature

Polymeric Membrane Dressings for Topical Wound Management of Patients With Infected Wounds in a Challenging Environment: A Protocol With 3 Case Examples

06/14/2016

Linda L. Benskin , PhD, RN, CWCN, CWS, DAPWCA;

06/14/2016

Wound Management & Prevention