WOUND DRESSINGS

Course overview

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.