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Management of wounds with antibacterial medical honey (Leptospernum sp) and topical negative pressure (TNP)

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Management of wounds with antibacterial medical honey (Leptospernum sp) and topical negative pressure (TNP)

Glenn Smith

1 March 2010

The presence of dead tissue, bacteria, and foreign matter disturbs the delicate balance of a wound, which can lead to delayed healing, increased inflammation and potential infection (Flanagan, 1997). Necrotic tissue also prevents epithelial cells migrating over the wound bed (Boyle, 2006).

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