acute, chronic (pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, debridement, dressings, antibiotics, growth factor
Wound care traces its history from ancient practices using natural remedies like honey and vinegar to modern techniques. The course material details various wound types—acute, chronic (pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers)—and their respective etiologies and stages. Modern treatments described include debridement, dressings, antibiotics, growth factors, and skin substitutes, along with managing underlying patient conditions. The course material also addresses complexities such as biofilms and infection. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic issues impacting wound healing.
What you’ll learn
- The history of wound care.
- Wound types, including pressure ulcers, vascular wounds, and diabetic wounds.
- Stages of pressure ulcers, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
- Importance of patient positioning, nutrition, and incontinence management.
- Wound assessment, debridement techniques, and dressing selection.
- Highlighting the crucial role of maintaining a moist wound environment to promote healing.
- Common skin disorders that can complicate wound care..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 6 lectures • 3hr 9min.
Requirements
Wound care traces its history from ancient practices using natural remedies like honey and vinegar to modern techniques. The course material details various wound types—acute, chronic (pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers)—and their respective etiologies and stages. Modern treatments described include debridement, dressings, antibiotics, growth factors, and skin substitutes, along with managing underlying patient conditions. The course material also addresses complexities such as biofilms and infection. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic issues impacting wound healing.
Comprehensive guide to wound care, covering various wound types, including pressure ulcers, vascular wounds, and diabetic wounds is covered. It details the stages of pressure ulcers, risk factors, and prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of patient positioning, nutrition, and incontinence management. The course material also explains wound assessment, debridement techniques, and dressing selection, while highlighting the crucial role of maintaining a moist wound environment to promote healing. Finally, it discusses common skin disorders that can complicate wound care.
Practical wound management & self care : covers various aspects of wound management. The course material details different wound types, assessment methods (including the TIME model), and treatment approaches. It also addresses challenges faced by homeless individuals in accessing wound care and emphasizes the importance of patient education and self-care. Finally, the course material includes case examples and discusses infection prevention and the use of antimicrobials.
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