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 | |
| Primary wound dressing | Deep: Superficial: |
| Secondary wound dressing | Askina® Carbosorb Bandage, tape |
| Dressing Replacement frequency | Daily |