You are asked to evaluate a 56 year old woman for her dehisc…
You are asked to evaluate a 56 year old woman for her dehisced hysterectomy site. The wound measures 1.5 x 5.2 x 4.0 cms. At 3:00 she tunnels 15 cm. At 9:00 she tunnels 6 cm. There is a foul odor upon entry to the room, copious amount of yellowish-green drainage such she reports having to change her dressing three times per day. The base of the wound is 70% yellow slough. She has a moderate amount of edema and erythema extending away from the borders of the wound. Are you concerned about infection for this patient?