Innovation Theater Breakfast (Non-Accredited): Conquering Biofilm’s Impact in Hard-to-Heal Wounds with Wound Hygiene: Real World Clinical Evidence

Sponsored by Convatec.
The presence of inflammation and infection profoundly impact wound healing outcomes. Although other underlying host factors may also present obstacles to healing, it is increasingly acknowledged that most hard-to-heal wounds contain biofilm, and that it presents a key barrier to healing.1,2 The inflammation associated with chronic infections in wounds is thought to be triggered by persistent biofilm.3 This session will review the role of biofilm as a key factor in hard to heal wounds and discuss an advanced dressing technology and clinical protocol designed to overcome the challenges it poses. A clinical case-based approach will be presented demonstrating the use of advanced wound dressings as part of Wound Hygiene to overcome biofilm and wound infection, and progress wounds to healing. Lastly, the results of a recent publication on wounds treated with Wound Hygiene will be discussed. References: Schultz G, Bjarnsholt T, James GA et al. Consensus guidelines for the identification and treatment of biofilms in chronic nonhealing wounds. Wound Repair Regen. 2017; 25(5): 744–57. Malone M, Bjarnsholt T, McBain AJ, et al. The prevalence of biofilms in chronic wounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data. J Wound Care 2017; 26(1):20–25. Hurlow J, Bowler PG. Acute and chronic wound infections: microbiological, immunological, clinical and therapeutic distinctions. J Wound Care. 2022; 31(5): 436-45.
This non-CME presentation is held in conjunction with the SAWC Fall 2024 Meeting. The opinions and recommendations expressed do not necessarily reflect the view of HMP Education or SAWC. This program is not intended or eligible for continuing education (CME/CE) credits and does not meet guidelines governing CME/CE.