Antibiotics and antiseptics for pressure ulcers

• Published in: Cochrane database of systematic reviews Vol. 4; p. CD011586
• Main Authors: Norman, Gill, Dumville, Jo C, Moore, Zena E H, Tanner, Judith, Christie, Janice, Goto, Saori
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 04.04.2016
• Subjects: Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use; Anti-Infective Agents, Local - therapeutic use; Apitherapy; Bandages, Hydrocolloid; Humans; Iodophors - therapeutic use; Pressure Ulcer - therapy; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Resins, Plant - therapeutic use; Wound Healing - drug effects

Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, decubitus ulcers and pressure injuries, are localised areas of injury to the skin or the underlying tissue, or both. A range of treatments with antimicrobial properties, including impregnated dressings, are widely used in the treatment of pressure ulcers. A c...