Wound infection: a nurse's perspective.
There is clinical uncertainty about the involvement of bacteria in open wounds. Frequently asked questions are: Is this wound infected? Should I culture the wound? How should I clean the wound? Do I need to use sterile technique when I perform local wound care? Using available science and common sense, a practical approach is proposed to answer these questions.
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Wound Care Center, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Bellflower, California, USA.
D001207:Asepsis; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D013048:Specimen Handling; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control