IWII Wound Infection in Clinical Practice consensus document: 2022 update

Area of Science:

• Infection Control
• Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Wound Management

Background:

• Wound infection poses a global clinical challenge, necessitating accurate identification for effective management and healing.
• Current practices require updated guidance on terminology, biofilm, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the development of the International Wound Infection Institute (IWII)'s 2022 consensus document on wound infection.
• To provide multidisciplinary healthcare providers with updated evidence and best practices for wound infection management.

Main Methods:

• Overview of the development process for the IWII 2022 consensus document.
• Incorporation of current evidence and expert consensus on wound infection and prevention.

Main Results:

• The updated document includes revised strategies for wound infection management within the IWII-Wound Infection Continuum (IWII-WIC).
• Guidance covers terminology, biofilm, infection identification, cleansing, debridement, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Conclusions:

• The 2022 IWII consensus document serves as an accessible clinical resource in multiple languages.
• It aims to enhance wound infection prevention and management through evidence-based guidance.