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In general, there are basic principles that apply to most wounds. However, some patient populations can change the way wounds are treated or, at the very least, the way wounds are looked at. Some of these populations include the pediatric patient, the burn patient, the obese or bariatric patient, and finally the cancer patient where the goal is not always wound healing
WoundCareForPediatricBurnBariatricandCancerPatients.pdf
Course Description This course will introduce the importance of wound assessment and documentation, review types of wounds and relevant staging systems, outline the wound assessment process, discuss wound inflammation and infection, and present several wound documentation tools. Learning Objectives After completing this course, participants should be able to: Describe causative factors related to the development of a wound Label essential tools for wound assessment Explain three similarities and two differences between inflammation and infection Label the stages of pressure injuries according to the NPIAP Intended Audience This educational activity was developed for nurses and healthcare professionals
Wound Cleansing is one of the most important components of an effective wound management protocol. Optimal wound healing cannot occur until all proinflammatory material and foreign bodies have been removed from the wound. #Skin-Health-Solutions #Best-Practice-Guides-and-Tools #RN-LPN
WoundCleansingTechnique.pdf
Course Description Understanding the concepts of wounds and wound healing begins with an in-depth understanding of the skin. Skin care and wound management must be grounded in a comprehensive knowledge base of the structure and functions of the skin. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Name the layers of the skin Identify the major functions of the skin Classify the physiologic phases of wound healing Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses
Infection prevention is an important part of the wound care clinician’s job. Review tips on diagnosing and treating infection. #Courses #Correctional-Facilities #Infection-Prevention #Skin-and-Wound-Care #RN-LPN #Home-Care #Hospice #Hospital #Nursing-Home #CE
Course Description This program is appropriate for the healthcare practitioner who is new to wound management, as well as those more experienced in wound care
Throughout the ages, honey has helped take some of the sting out of wound care. Learn more about the use of medical honey in wound care today. #Courses #Correctional-Facilities #Skin-and-Wound-Care #RN-LPN #Nursing-Home #Surgical-Center #Other #CE
The NE1 Wound Assessment Tool has been developed to help clinical staff assess and document wounds. The Tool encourages a consistent, useful, and thorough approach to this critical step in the treatment process. #Courses #Across-the-Continuum-of-Care #Pain-Management #Skin-and-Wound-Care #RN-LPN #Hospital #Nursing-Home #Infection-Prevention #Documentation #Correctional-Facilities #NE1 #Wound-Assessment
The assessment and treatment of chronic wounds is a daily challenge. Clinicians need guidance on their wound care journey as they move between care settings with financial constraints, finite resources, and the need to optimize wound care
DIMES.pdf
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