This course is Lesson 4 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Wound Management, Unwrapped." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:
I. Pathophysiology and Assessment of Pressure Ulcers
A. Risk Factors / Etiology
B. Staging

II. Prevention
A. Risk assessment
B. Prevention planning

III. Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
A. Offloading and Support Surfaces
B. Debridement
C. VAC
D. Electrical Stimulation
E. Dressings
1. Alginates
2. Foams
3. Antimicrobial
4. Etc.

IV. Incontinence-Associated Skin Breakdown
A. Typical presentation
B. Differential diagnosis from pressure ulcer
C. Skin protection and management

BEHAVIORAL/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers.
2. Describe the treatment of pressure ulcers.