Tran DL, Huang RW, Chiu ES, Rajhathy EM, Gregory JH, Ayello EA, Sibbald RG. Debridement: Technical Considerations and Treatment Options for the Interprofessional Team.
Adv Skin Wound Care 2023;
36:180-187. [PMID:
36940374 DOI:
10.1097/01.asw.0000920660.07232.f7]
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Abstract
GENERAL PURPOSE
To enhance the learner's chronic wound debridement competence as an interprofessional team member.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES
After participating in this educational activity, the participant will:1. Differentiate healable, maintenance, and nonhealable wounds to create a holistic debridement treatment plan using the Wound Bed Preparation paradigm.2. Evaluate active debridement options including the potential need for an interprofessional referral or specialized investigations.3. Assess chronic wound debridement options.4. Analyze case studies for appropriate clinical application of debridement modalities.
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