Wound Management

Wound management is an art as well as a science. Upgrade your knowledge and that of your team by taking and prescribing the courses below, read the papers and posters and view the webinars on how to effectively and holistically manage your patients’ wounds.

Skin Tear Management and Prevention - CNE 1.0 Contact Hour - ANCC credit

Skin tears are one of the most frequent injury among hospitalized patients over age 65. These traumatic injuries can become chronic wounds if left untreated or managed inappropriately. This course will discuss accurate classification and best practice strategies for the prevention and management of skin tears.

It's never just a skin tear

How do you prevent, assess and manage skin tears? Global experts Dr. Karen Campbell & Prof. Dimitri Beeckman lead a comprehensive discussion to help you further develop your expertise in treating and protecting your patients from skin tears.

Nelson 2018 - Improve Skin Tear Management: Increase Wear Time with New Soft Silicone Foam Dressing

Skin tear healing rates averaged 78% within 6 days in acute care during a quality improvement project utilizing an innovative flexible bordered foam dressing left in place for 7 days.

Undisturbed Wound HealingReduce PainExudate ManagementSkin TearsReduce BioburdenVenous Leg UlcersPediatricsBurnsReduce Treatment Costs