Webinar on-demand "Non-medicated Wound Dressings in Managing Infected Wounds and Wounds with Biofilms"
Summary
Every wound type, either acute or chronic, will have a level of bioburden that has the potential to develop into an infection, subsequently requiring specific management.
Bacteria within a wound exists in either the planktonic or biofilm form and for the most part, treatment involves the use of topical antimicrobials or antibiotics. While much effort has been made to develop effective approaches for biofilm and infected wounds management, the use of antimicrobial agents raises worldwide concerns regarding the potential development of bacteria resistance.
In this webinar the new Position Document on the role of "Non-medicated Wound Dressings in Managing Infected Wounds and Wounds with Biofilms“ will be introduced to healthcare professionals. The speakers will offer updated perspectives on infected wounds, challenges of wounds with biofilm and appropriate therapeutic solutions to eliminate the risk of antimicrobial resistance in wounds.
Watch an introduction to the webinar by Prof. Dr. Hans Smola
Prof. Dr. Hans Smola, University of Cologne, Germany
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Overview
Introduction of topic and speakers
Biofilm and infection recognition and management in the context of antimicrobial stewardship
Prof. Dr. Tomasz Banasiewicz
Head of Department of General, Endocrine Surgery and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
Non-medicated wound dressings – defining their role
Prof. Karen Ousey
Professor of Skin Integrity at the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, UK
Non-medicated wound dressings in infected wounds or wounds at risk of infection - how to use in practice
Prof. Dr. Hans Smola
Professor of Dermatology, University of Cologne, Germany, Medical Director PAUL HARTMANN AG
