Management of infection

Management of infection

"Microbial involvement must be suspected when other causes have been eliminated"1

According to the 2006 European Wound Management Association position document on "Management of wound infection" the principles of infection management are to:1

  • "Provide an environment to promote rapid healing
  • Minimize the use of antimicrobial agents that may adversely affect human cells
  • Use antimicrobial agents appropriately to reduce the selection of resistant strains
  • Restrict the use of systemic agents to when they are specifically indicated
  • Avoid topical sensitization or allergic reactions"

The choice of dressing to minimize the risk of infection is important. “Decisions need to be based on the ability of the dressing to:

  • Manage increased exudation
  • Remove necrotic tissue
  • Reduce malodor
  • Conform to the site and shape of the wound
  • Perform wound bed preparation functions
  • Satisfy patients’ expectations
  • And meet treatment goals"1

References [+]

  1. Vowden P, Cooper RA. An integrated approach to managing wound infection. In: Moffatt CJ, R Cooper, B Gilchrist, F Gottrup, D Leaper, R Pratt, and P Vowden, eds. European Wound Management Association (EWMA). Position Document. Management of wound infection. London: MEP Ltd; 2006:2-6.

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