Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging

Case Report

The “C-Swab” Test: A Technique for Identifying Bacteria in Sinus Tracts or Tunneled Wounds Utilizing a Cotton Swab and Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging

02/11/2025

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Katherine McLeod , CRNP, BSN, RN, CWCN;

02/11/2025

Wounds

How Effective Is Your Wound Cleanser?: An Evaluation Using Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging

Introduction: Wound cleansing to remove surface bacteria is an essential component of wound bed preparation. Most cleansers are cytotoxic; therefore, our provincial authority mandates tha...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

12/11/2019

A Prospective Multi-site Observational Study Incorporating Bacterial Fluorescence Information into the UPPER/LOWER Infection Checklists

Introduction: The UPPER/LOWER infection checklists look for signs and symptoms of local/superficial infection (UPPER) and deep infection (LOWER) to assist clinicians in identifying and di...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

Kevin Y. Woo , PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C);

12/11/2019

Health Economics of Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging: Realized Cost Savings with Fluorescence Informed Sampling of Chronic Wounds

Introduction: More than $33 billion is spent annually on chronic wounds in the United States, leaving facilities and payers in search of key areas for cost reduction.

Liis Teene , MSc;

Monique Y. Rennie , PhD;

12/02/2019