WOUND DRESSINGS: PRESSURE -- APPLYING

Course overview

Pressure dressings (pressure bandages) are used for temporary control of excessive bleeding from wound sites that may occur during surgery, following arterial puncture, or as a result of trauma, such as a stabbing or gunshot wound. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how pressure dressings are used in emergent and non-emergent care. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.