Pressure Injury: Wound Bed Prep and Topicals
Pressure Injury: Wound Bed Prep and Topicals is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 06/09/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 6/8/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Caring for patients with pressure injuries (PIs) can be a complex process that requires thought and care on preventing and managing these injuries.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses in acute care settings about evidence-based practices for wound bed preparation and topical applications in the management of PIs.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Discuss the principles of wound bed preparation for pressure injuries.Discuss the principles of wound bed preparation for pressure injuries.
• Explain the best methods to use for tissue management infection and inflammation control.
• Identify the appropriate topical treatment based on wound characteristics, including adjunct therapies.