Dive into the three extrinsic factors of wound development to gain a deeper understanding of what they are, how they are created, and how they contribute to the development of a pressure injury
One of the most troublesome yet fundamental risk factors for the development and non-healing of chronic wounds is malnutrition. Numerous studies cite a strong link between deteriorating nutritional status and the development and healing of chronic, non-healing wounds
Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Understand the relationship of pressure ulcer development to the ED setting Identify ED patients at risk for pressure ulcer development Learn about important interventions for the prevention of pressure ulcers in the ED Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses. 1.5 CE for Nurses Start this course!
A sound understanding of the phases of wound healing can help with understanding what is going on behind the scenes, just as understanding the stages of child development may explain behaviors in your children
Effective prevention of pressure injury development before, during, and after surgery has the potential to greatly improve patient care and satisfaction
Course Description Dive into the three extrinsic factors of wound development to gain a deeper understanding of what they are, how they are created, and how they contribute to the development of a pressure injury
This course discusses the obligations of a nursing home under the IMPACT ACT and the Nursing Home Reform Act to protect a resident from falls and wound development and how proper wheelchair positioning relates to those obligations
Conditions such as diabetes and hypertension can be key factors in the development of pressure ulcers
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To take the course, click here. 8. 9 on the Line Patient Safety: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Identify the signs and symptoms of VTE development and examine VTE prevention methods.
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