Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Wound Infection

Superficial, Increased Bacterial Burden (Critically Colonized)	Deep Wound Infection	Systemic Infection
Non-healing Bright red granulation tissue Friable and exuberant granulation New areas of breakdown or necrosis on the wound surface (slough) Increased exudates that may be translucent or clear before becoming purulent Foul odor	Pain Swelling, induration Erythema Increased temperature Wound breakdown Increased size or satellite areas Undermining Probing to bone	Fever Rigors Chills Hypotension Multiple organ failure