bioburden

Article: Wound dressings and other topical treatment modalities in bioburden control.

It is thought that even in an immune compromised patient debridement can assist in establishing a favourable balance of the wound bioburden.

This is not to be confused with bioburden, which is the number of microorganisms with which an object surface is contaminated.

It has been suggested that the presence of wound slough provides an indication of biofilm presence, therefore, indicating the need to reduce the wound bioburden.

Three publications appeared that year that focused on the concept of managing the wound healing processes of wound exudate, bioburden and devitalised tissue.

Management of wound exudate, bioburden and debridement are all associated with effective wound cleansing and are thus integral components of effectual wound bed preparation.

Thus, in the above circumstances or when a wound has become infected, wound cleansing activities beyond the natural biological processes are required so that the wound bioburden is maintained at a level where the host can remain in control.

"Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner," the FDA web site now says.