Use of a fluorescence imaging device to detect elevated bacterial loads, enhance antimicrobial stewardship, and increase communication across inpatient complex wound care teams.

INTRODUCTION: Wounds are increasing in number and complexity within the hospital inpatient system, and coordinated and dedicated wound care along with the use of emerging technologies can result in improved patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This prospective implementation study at 2 hospital inpatient sites examines the effect of bedside fluorescence imaging of wounds in the detection of elevated bacterial loads and its location in/around the wound …