Innovation Theater Lunch (non-CME): Don’t Get Stuck in the Inflammatory Phase: A Combination Protocol for Wound Healing

Sponsored by Smith+Nephew.

Chronic wounds pose a significant healthcare challenge related to delayed healing. This presentation delves into the multifaceted understanding of chronic wound environments, emphasizing the role of biofilms in prolonging inflammation. During this discussion, we will review approaches to disrupting biofilm and facilitating wound healing through its antimicrobial properties. We will also discuss approaches for the removal of necrotic/fibrotic tissue and promoting granulation tissue. Using a combination protocol, healthcare providers can address chronic wound pathophysiology, moving wounds out of the inflammatory phase to the proliferation phase of healing.

This non-CME presentation is held in conjunction with the SAWC Spring 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.