Table 5.12.
Wound characteristics associated with the risk of infection
| Acute wounds | Chronic wounds |
|---|---|
| Contaminated surgery | Necrotic tissue or foreign bodya |
| Long operative procedure | Prolonged duration |
| Trauma with delayed treatment | Large in size and/or deep |
| Necrotic tissue or foreign bodya | Anatomically situated near a site of potential contamination, e.g. anal area |
a
Particularly in the presence of hypoxia.
Source: World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS). Principles of best practice: Wound infection in clinical practice. An international consensus. London: MEP Ltd, 2008.