Antimicrobials and Non-healing Wounds: An Update

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Published
October 2022
Publishers
EWMA, Journal of Wound Management
Authors
Benjamin Lipsky, Jan Apelqvist, Karen Ousey, Sebastian Probst, Thomas Bjarnsholt, UK Edgar Peters
Topics
Antimicrobials, Hard to heal wounds, Infection, Non healing wounds, Wound Healing

This EWMA Document provides an update on the controversies and hopes published in the 2013 document: Antimicrobials and Non-healing Wounds. Evidence, Controversies and suggestions.

The aims are to:

  • Highlight current knowledge regarding the use of antimicrobial agents, particularly in nonhealing wounds
  • Discuss new information and progress in this field since 2013
  • Offer recommendations for future actions
  • Provide practical guidance for clinical practice concerning the appropriate use of antibiotics and antiseptics in wound management

https://ewma.org/what-we-do/antimicrobial-stewardship