Identification of High-Risk Lower Extremity Wounds Using Point-of-Care Test for Bacterial Protease Activity; A Single-Centre, Single-Blinded, Prospective Study
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds
Published online on September 14, 2024
Abstract
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Ahead of Print.
Clinician observation is the mainstay to determine if wound infection is present, and focuses on presence of erythema, purulence, and odour. However, non-visible bacterial protease activity can delay wound healing and lead to complications. In this study, ...
Clinician observation is the mainstay to determine if wound infection is present, and focuses on presence of erythema, purulence, and odour. However, non-visible bacterial protease activity can delay wound healing and lead to complications. In this study, ...