Challenges of complex wound care

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Monday, March 29, 2021, 8:00 AM - Friday, March 29, 2024, 5:00 PM

In this presentation, Mary Anne Obst identifies challenges associated with healing complex wounds, discusses new technology for complex wounds, and shares her experience with challenges of complex wound patients.

Faculty:
R. Patrick Alridge, BA, RN, CWON (Nothing to disclose)
Mary Anne Obst, RN, BSN, CCRN, CWON (Financial relationships to disclose: Speakers Bureau - 3M; Receipt of Intellectual Property Rights/Patent Holder - Fistula Solution)

Recorded at the 2021 Stepping Stones to Excellence in Wound Care Conference on March 26, 2021.

1. Identify challenges associated with healing complex wounds.
2. Discuss best practices for the care of burn wounds.
3. Appropriately assess pediatric skin and select appropriate products in management of pediatric dermatological care needs.
4. Describe the basics of enteric fistula management.
5. Recognize and treat complex dermatologic conditions.
6. Discuss the role of physical therapy in managing functional limitations that contribute to wound formation and healing.

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The following planning committee members report having no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

R. Patrick Alridge, BA, RN, CWON
Walter Lewanowicz, MN, RN, NPD-BC
Andrea Pozez, MD
Allison Scott, MS Ed
Elisa Winn, MSN, RN, RN-BC, CWON

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