Evidence-Based Edema, Skin, and Wound Care

As a large percentage of our population ages, coupled with an increase in comorbidities such as diabetes and cardiovascular complications, it is logical to estimate that the number of chronic wounds will continue to accelerate. Therefore, knowledge and implementation of evidence-based wound care is critical to improving the outcomes for this population. Not only is it vital to provide the best quality of care for the patient, it is also critical for reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.

This one-day workshop will provide you with the knowledge base and tools to provide advanced, up to date wound assessment. It will equip you with clinical skills important for the wound care professional in multiple environments. In addition to improving your knowledge base for clinical wound care and efficient treatment strategies, you will also be able to identify different types of compression wraps, advanced wound dressings, debridement techniques, and the importance of Arterial Brachial Index (ABI). This workshop will also help guide you in identification of wound etiologies, tissue composition, debridement techniques, and practical strategies for implementation in the clinical setting. Participants will learn how to incorporate evidence-based assessments into a plan of care and establish appropriate and measurable goals to track progression of wounds, as wellas prevention of new wounds.

*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Highlights

• Immediately improve your critical thinking anddecision-making with practical assessment of skin, wounds, and edema in the clinical setting
• Practice and review dressing selection/applications, edema management, and chronic wound treatments
• Logical assessment and reassessment strategies for chronic wounds and edema immediately applicable to all practice settings
• Current, evidence-based interventions for the chronic wound and edema patient to be used in your daily practice
• Hands-on lab for debridement, compression application, and bedside vascular assessments

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants