Author(s) Sibbald RG, Woo K, Ayello EA, et al.

Journal Advances in skin & wound care. Date of publication 2006 Oct 1;volume 19(8):447-61; quiz 461-3.

Abstract 1. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2006 Oct;19(8):447-61; quiz 461-3. Increased bacterial burden and infection: the story of NERDS and STONES. Sibbald RG(1), Woo K, Ayello EA. Author information: (1)Public Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to provide practitioners with an overview of wound infection/inflammation and bacterial balance and to offer a guide to assessment and treatment of chronic wounds. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses who assess and treat wound infections. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss factors associated with infection of the chronic wound, including the concept of bacterial balance and burden. 2. Identify signs of infection in the chronic wound and applicable diagnostic tests. 3. Describe appropriate treatment for the infected chronic wound. PMID: 17008815 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

Source ID (e.g. PMID): 17008815