Description:
This
course will identify the proper way to identify a colonized wound and how to
swab culture a wound correctly. Review of wound principals, wound
identification/treatment options by wound type and patient education.
Additionally, we will cover when to refer wounds out for a higher level of
care.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe
the wound healing process.
- Identify
wound types.
- Determine
when and how to culture.
- Determine
when NOT to culture.
- List
products and dressings for wound care.
Author(s):
Christina Wagener, MSN, APRN, NPC, CWCN
Launched: 2019