Introduction to wound infection + management

Introduction to wound infection + management

Wound infection is the invasion of the body by harmful micro-organisms (pathogens), such as bacteria or fungi, which grow and multiply there.

Whether in chronic wounds or acute wounds, it is an important healthcare burden and requires early recognition and prompt intervention. This needs to be appropriate in the background of growing antibiotic resistance and the need for antimicrobial stewardship.

This online module is part of the Essentials of Wound Care series 

This online module is Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Learning Objectives

• Express the terminology related to wound infection.
• Explain how you could diagnose wound infection using clinical signs + symptoms and microbiological analysis.
• Explain the relevance of bacterial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Describe the treatment of wound infection.