Evidence-Based Edema, Skin, and Wound Care

Dana Davis, PT, DPT, CWS

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

As a large percentage of our population ages, coupled with an increase in comorbidities such as diabetes and cardiovascular complications, it is logical to estimate that the number of chronic wounds will continue to accelerate. Therefore, knowledge and implementation of evidence-based wound care is critical to improving the outcomes for this population. Not only is it vital to provide the best quality of care for the patient, it is also critical for reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.

This one-day workshop will provide you with the knowledge base and tools to provide advanced, up to date wound assessment. It will equip you with clinical skills important for the wound care professional in multiple environments. In addition to improving your knowledge base for clinical wound care and efficient treatment strategies, you will also be able to identify different types of compression wraps, advanced wound dressings, debridement techniques, and the importance of Arterial Brachial Index (ABI). This workshop will also help guide you in identification of wound etiologies, tissue composition, debridement techniques, and practical strategies for implementation in the clinical setting. Participants will learn how to incorporate evidence-based assessments into a plan of care and establish appropriate and measurable goals to track progression of wounds, as well as prevention of new wounds.

*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Highlights

  • Immediately improve your critical thinking and decision-making with practical assessment of skin, wounds, and edema in the clinical setting
  • Practice and review dressing selection/applications, edema management, and chronic wound treatments
  • Logical assessment and reassessment strategies for chronic wounds and edema immediately applicable to all practice settings
  • Current, evidence-based interventions for the chronic wound and edema patient to be used in your daily practice
  • Hands-on lab for debridement, compression application, and bedside vascular assessments

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the relationship between the lymphatic and vascular system and the progression of CVI into lymphedema, including identification of physiological changes.
  2. Classify commonly used and advanced dressings, emphasizing purpose and appropriate use with specific patient wound types.
  3. Identification of tissue composition and peri wound characteristics with an emphasis on appropriate medical terminology.
  4. Perform bedside vascular assessment and special tests including palpation of pulses, ABI assessments, edema recognition, venous and arterial insufficiency, as well as variations of edema.
  5. List key areas of documentation needed for skilled care, medical necessity, and effective communication with other disciplines and patient/caregiver.
  6. Collaborate with patients to improve buy-in to treatment planning.

Course Content

Evidence-Based Edema, Skin, and Wound Care
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  1. Function and Anatomy of Skin and Wound Healing Process
    • Layers of the skin, primary function, and impact when compromised
    • Cellular and matrix components of wound healing
    • DIMES principle: understanding acute vs. chronic wound healing
    • Bacterial burden and biofilm development
  2. ABI and Impact of Vascular and Lymphatic System on Wound Healing
    • Vascular system physiology and impairments
    • Vascular disease classification system
    • Clinical assessment and common vascular interventions
    • Lymphatic system physiology and impact of impairments
    • Differentiation and assessment of edema
    • Common modalities used and proper compressionapplication
    • Single layer and multilayer compression wraps
    • Hands-On Lab
  3. Incorporating Assessment and Measurable Goals into Plan of Care
    • Specific keys to documentation and assessment of wounds
    • Photograph documentation and measurement of wounds
    • Tissue specific assessment of the wound and peri wound
    • Wound specific grade/staging systems
    • Outcome measures for improved reimbursement
    • Establishing goals and plan of care
  4. Differentiation of Pressure Ulcers (PU) and Deep Tissue Injuries (DTI)
    • Definition of pressure ulcer and contributingfactors
    • Identification of landmarks and bony prominences
    • Pressure relief techniques
    • Clinical assessment and documentation of pressure ulcers
    • Deep tissue injury
  5. Effective Intervention Strategies
    • Debridement techniques using a variety of modalities
    • Use of topical wound cleansers and antiseptics
    • Alternative therapeutic modalities
    • Clinical decision making on choice of wound dressing
    • Exercise, mobility and ROM assessment for thechronic wound patient
    • Debridement techniques, use and application of advanced wound dressings
    • Hands-On Lab
  6. Common Vascular Interventions, Routine Testing, and the Impact of Chronic Wounds
    • Dopplers
    • Vascular surgical interventions including venous ablations, arterial stenting
    • Xray & MRIs: assessment for osteomyelitis, gaseousgangrene, abscess, etc.
    • Skin grafting and skin flap procedures
    • Wound cultures & biopsies
  7. Documentation and Patient/Caregiver Education andthe Importance of Interdisciplinary Communication
    • Skilled need and medical necessity
    • Qualification for lymphatic pump systems & compression garments
    • Ideal communication among therapy disciplines, nurses, and physicians
    • Important patient discussions to improveoutcomes

*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Dana Davis, PT, DPT, CWS is a licensed physical therapist and board-certified wound specialist with clinical experience focused on wound care and edema management. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, complex care, home health, and outpatient wound therapy. Dana has a passion for wound care education and experience in presenting it to therapy staff. She has remained an active professional student educator and continues to provide and improve the knowledge base in wound therapy for students and therapists. Dana has developed and improved education and access to wound care information in her hospital setting to improve quality of care for her patient population. She is a vocal advocate for improving education and standards of care across disciplines for the chronic wound patient population. Dana graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is a member and board-certified specialist through American Board of Wound Management (ABWM).

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Dana Davis is compensated by Summit as an instructor

NONFINANCIAL: Dana Davis has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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