Pressure Injury: Treatment Considerations
Pressure Injury: Treatment Considerations is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 06/27/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 6/27/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Over 2 million people develop a pressure injury in the U.S. every year (Padula & Delarmente, 2019). This alarming statistic highlights the importance and relevance of an in-depth understanding of options avialbale for the management of pressure injuries. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to have a comprehensive understanding of pressure injury pathophysiology, assessment and staging, as well as non-surgical, adjunct, and surgical treatment modalities to make informed decisios about the best course of treatment for their patients.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses in acute care settings on best practices for pressure injury treatment.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify and evaluate the nonsurgical treatment options for pressure injuries and the role of pressure injury staging and assessment.
• Recognize the role of adjunct options in pressure injury treatment and identify patients who may benefit from these interventions.
• Distinguish indications and techniques for surgical management of pressure injuries.