Swindon Primary Care Trust.
Nurs Stand. 2011;26(11):44-8. doi: 10.7748/ns2011.11.26.11.44.c8821.
The early identification of the subtle signs of increased bioburden in a wound enables timely and appropriate treatment and therefore improved patient outcomes. The rising costs of antimicrobial dressings and the growth in antibiotic-resistant organisms increase the need for correct diagnosis. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics is a significant contributory factor in bacterial resistance. This article describes a new tool devised by a professional working group of tissue viability nurse specialists which is designed to help healthcare professionals to identify and manage bacterial burden in wounds. It is hoped that this will assist prompt diagnosis and help to reduce patient morbidity with appropriate and timely interventions.
早期识别伤口生物负荷增加的细微迹象，能够实现及时、恰当的治疗，从而改善患者预后。抗菌敷料成本的不断上升以及抗生素耐药菌的增加，使得正确诊断的需求日益迫切。滥用抗生素是导致细菌耐药的一个重要因素。本文介绍了一个由组织活力护理专家专业工作小组设计的新工具，该工具旨在帮助医疗保健专业人员识别和管理伤口中的细菌负荷。希望这将有助于及时诊断，并通过适当、及时的干预措施降低患者的发病率。
