Wound infection can delay wound healing, significantly increasing costs and negatively impacting the patient’s quality of life. Studies have also shown that in non-healing wounds, antibiotic therapy has been provided without clear clinical justification and often without any clinical benefit, increasing the risk of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).1,2 The IWII Wound Infection Continuum is a well acknowledged educational tool that provides a framework to conceptualise the impact that microorganisms have on the host, the wound and on wound healing.3 Early intervention supports the use of proactive interventions in chronic wounds with a high risk of infection during the contamination and colonisation stages. This can prevent a wound infection from developing, promote wound healing, and reduce the risk of having to treat wounds with antibiotics.
Sorbact® Technology can be used proactively to help break the wound infection continuum in the early stages and prevent a wound infection developing.
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Early intervention and the IWII Wound Infection Continuum
Early intervention supports the use of proactive interventions for chronic wounds with a high risk of infection during the contamination and colonisation phases. This can prevent a wound infection from developing, and reducing the risk of having to treat wounds with antibiotics - supporting Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) strategies.
Early intervention using Cutimed Sorbact proactively to help break the wound infection continuum in the contamination and colonisation phases, in wounds identified as high risk of infection.
Early intervention of contaminated wounds
Cutimed Sorbact binds bacteria and fungi with a purely physical mode of action. The bound microbes are inhibited and removed from the wound, preventing them from releasing endotoxins, enhancing wound healing. Antimicrobial resistance is not expected.
- One of the first wound dressing choices for early intervention of contaminated wounds and the management of infection1
- Safe for the most delicate patients, from newborns to elderly
- Versatile, safe and easy to use
Why wait? Use Cutimed Sorbact to break the infection continuum
- Can be used proactively to prevent a wound infection developing
- Prevents and manages infected wounds
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References
1. Tong QJ et al. Infect Drug Resist, 2018; 11: 417-25. Read more.
2. Edwards-Jones V. Wounds UK, 2018; 14(3): 46–51. Read more.
3. International Wound Infection, Institute (IWII) Wound Infection in Clinical Practice, Wounds International. 2022. Read more.
4. Stuermer E K et al. Clinical Performance and Safety of a Debridement Pad with Abrasive and Non-abrasive Fibres. J Wound Care. 2024; 33(6):408-416. Read more.