Table 1.
The ASEPSIS wound score
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Additional treatment | 0 |
| Antibiotics for wound infection | 10 |
| Drainage of pus under local anesthesia | 5 |
| Debridement of wound under general anesthesia | 10 |
| Serous dischargea | Daily: 0-5 |
| Erythemaa | Daily: 0-5 |
| Purulent exudatesa | Daily: 0-10 |
| Seperation of deep tissuesa | Daily: 0-10 |
| Isolation of bacteria from wound | 10 |
| Stay as inpatient prolonged over 14 days as a result of wound infection | 5 |
a Scored for 5 of the first 7 days only, the remainder being scored if present in the first 2 months. Range: 0-70 (0-10 - Satisfactory healing, 11-20 - Disturbance of healing, 21-30 - Minor wound infection, 31-40 - Moderate wound infection, 40 - Severe wound infection).