Here are the 3 steps to promote optimal healing conditions for infected wounds, which are in alignment with international best practices: 1. Wound bed preparation Cleansing and debridement removes slough and non-viable tissue including some biofilms, prior to applying a dressing. 2. A conforming dressing The dressing should fill the gap, as well as absorb and retain exudate, thereby creating a less favourable environment for biofilm development. 3. Infection management The active component shoul

Ever had a very large, inflamed insect bite and freaked out? On The Scope podcast, Dr. Mark Eliason talks about the body’s defenses when it comes to bug bites, how you can treat most bites safely at home, and when you should seek treatment from a physician. https://bit.ly/3doFsjW | University of Utah Health