Infected Wounds How to treat

Infected wounds

Level of exudate: medium to high

The wound is characterized by pain, erythema, edema, heat, a high level of exudate and odor. Healing is delayed.

Therapeutic objectives	Reduce bacterial load Manage exudate Control odour
Procedures / actions	Wound cleansing, Preventing contamination from external bacteria, Balances moist wound environment
Wound cleansing and wound bed preparation	Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution Prontosan® Wound Gel Prontosan® Wound Gel X
Wound Antisepsis:	Braunol® Lavasept®
Primary wound dressing	Deep: Askina® Calgitrol® Paste Askina® Calgitrol® Thin Superficial: Askina® Calgitrol® Ag Askina® Calgitrol® Paste
Secondary wound dressing	Askina® Carbosorb Askina® Pad Bandage, tape
Dressing Replacement frequency	Daily

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