Atypical Wounds

"Being able to identify and treat wounds caused by uncommon etiologies, also known as atypical wounds, is a crucial skill. As the US population ages, and as humans are exposed to an increasingly diverse spectrum of microorganisms and mechanical injuries, atypical wounds willpresent more frequently to wound specialists."

Atypical Wounds: Recognizing and Treating the Uncommon Anderson, Julie PhD, RN, CCRC; Hanson, Darlene MS, RN; Langemo, Diane PhD, RN, FAAN; Hunter, Susan MSN, RN; Thompson, Patricia MS, RN

Clinicians involved in treatment of wounds will benefit from increased knowledge in differential diagnosis, recognition of these atypical wounds and how to treat them to improve their patient outcomes and decrease time forhealing. This course will improve your ability to create an appropriate plan of care and intervention strategy as well as red flags for further medical referral. Wound care is a muchneeded and growing field of therapy and it is critical to improve clinical knowledge to provide the best evidence- based care as possible.

Highlights

• Confidently assess and diagnose 4 specific atypical wounds - Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), Pyoderma gangrenosum, Calciphylaxis, and Necrotizing fasciitis (NF)
• Differential diagnosis, red flag specific comorbidities that are often correlated with these atypical wounds
• Typical treatment regiments associated with these atypical wounds

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants