Treatment of 1934 critically colonised and infected wounds with a bacteria binding dressing thus reducing the use of antiseptics and systemic antibiotics.

Abstract

Critical colonisation and infection lead to a delay of wound healing and increase the cost of treatment e.g. for systemic antibiotics. As is known, the latter can support formation of bacterial resistance e.g. MRSA or VRA. Therefore, treatment without influencing the metabolism of tissue cells and bacteria should be favoured. Highly hydrophobic dressings* bind and inactivate bacteria and fungi without affecting their metabolism. Once bound, they are removed from the wound at dressing change.