Infection
The infection category has been sponsored by ConvaTec
Case Reports Resources
- TNP and a silver foam dressing to reduce bioburden in a chronic diabetic foot ulcer
Diabetic foot wounds are challenging to manage and can be costly to the person with diabetes and the healthcare system. The colonisation of a diabetic foot wound can lead to infection, a frequent precursor to amputation. Here, the authors report the use of...
A new treatment for the management of a chronic venous leg ulcer
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 3This case study highlights the challenges of managing a patient with a hard-to-heal wound and lymphoedema. It explores the use of an advanced wound care treatment together with a holistic approach to care, which has led to a significant improvement in the...
- Identifying and managing acute infection VIEW PDF
This case study focuses on an acute foot infection in a patient with type 2 diabetes.
- Preventing surgical site infections VIEW PDF
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are costly for health services and the patient - increasing the length of hospital stay and need for further treatment. This article examines the different types of SSI, how they can be detected and how symptoms can be differentiated...
- Surgical wounds: why do they dehisce? VIEW PDF
Dehiscence is when surgical wounds open up and do not heal in a regular way. It is important that these wounds are assessed properly and the cause of the dehiscence identified and managed. This article outlines common causes of dehiscence and suggests how...
- Treating an elderly patient's leg wound with topical negative pressure VIEW PDF
This case report looks at a patient who injured her leg in the garden and who subsequently developed an infection.
A Pocket Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Wound ManagementThis book is designed to provide a pocket reference for practitioners faced with wound management issues.
Honey: A Modern Wound Management ProductThis book is a timely review of recent developments and research into the science behind the use of honey in wound management.
