Overview

4.4 out of 5 (38 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

18 May 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The skin is the body's largest organ and serves pertinent functions such as maintaining a physical barrier, thermoregulation, and participating in the regulation of water loss **. Damage to the skin barrier initiates a complex healing process through the interactions of many cell types within various microenvironments (advances in wound mngt, sorg). The process begins with the inflammatory phase, which involves the coagulation cascade and is followed by the migration of neutrophils. The presence of macrophages prompts the proliferative phase Wounds can be present over different anatomical parts of the body. However, the basic principles of choosing a wound dressing remain the same. Choosing the correct dressing will lessen the time of healing, provide cost-effective care, and improve the patient’s quality of life. This activity addresses materials, techniques, cost, ease of application, and health professional preference. This activity also reviews the evaluation and treatment using various wound dressings and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in wound care.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the irrigation requirements of a contaminated wound.
  • Describe the dressing options for wound management.
  • Summarize wound treatment options.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance the delivery of care for patients requiring wound care and appropriate management techniques that can be employed.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 1.50 ANCC contact hours.

 

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

Disclaimer

Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money-back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearlsand and Continuing Education, Inc, reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and Continuing Education, Inc, will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements: Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and Continuing Education are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institutions. 

 

 
 

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