Wound Care: Managing Bioburden
1.0 Credit Hour
It is necessary to understand bioburden to promote wound healing. This course discusses the impact of bioburden and the various types of bacteria on non-healing wounds. It also explains the concept of wound hygiene and the topical products used to manage bioburden. This course provides healthcare providers with information on managing bioburden in a wound.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this session, you will be able to:
- Identify two concepts about wound treatment
- Discuss three barriers to wound healing
- Identify two dressing categories for topical wound management
Target Audience
This course is intended for multiple professions, including nurses, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
Disclosures
The planners and speaker of this course have declared no relevant conflicts of interest that relate to this educational activity. Relias LLC guarantees this educational activity is free from bias.
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