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Aging affects all organ systems, and the changes in these organ systems inevitably affect the body’s largest organ: the skin. This course reviews the most common ...

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It is important to have an understanding of wound closure techniques, even for nurses outside of the OR. There are many different types of suture and suturing ...

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Both the Emergency Department and the ICU care for some of the most complex and traumatic wounds. Care of a critically-ill or wounded patient is complex enough. ...

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There are numerous symptoms associated with cancer, palliative, and hospice care that affect skincare. As an important part of the healthcare team, the CNA can ...

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Skin tears can be devastating and debilitating. This course will provide an overview of skin tears as well as the classification systems used to describe the severity ...

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Start with the basics in this 5-course skin health series by reviewing the anatomy of the skin and pressure injuries. Learn about risk factors and risk assessment ...

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Preventing pressure injuries in the pre-operative area is a critical responsibility of the perioperative nurse. Prevention starts with an in-depth assessment of ...

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This course guides you through the risks that contribute to pressure injuries. Review the various pressure injury risk assessment tools and learn how to determine ...

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Start with the big picture; look at systemic factors that affect wound healing. Identify the wound etiology to understand the pathophysiological process that affects ...

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Pressure injuries can be a serious issue in the perioperative department. Skin damage and pressure injury formation can continue even after the pressure has been ...