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Wound Management

The Role of Antimicrobial Dressings in Biofilm-based Wound Care

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The negative impact of biofilm on wounds is an essential consideration for wound care clinicians to understand. This course will provide practical information to help clinicians develop a care plan that includes strategic, appropriate use of antimicrobials as part of a biofilm-based wound care plan.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participant should be able to:

  • Describe the impact of biofilms on wounds
  • Discuss the components of a biofilm-based wound care regimen
  • Describe strategies for employing specific antimicrobials in a biofilm-based wound care plan
  • Develop a protocol for antimicrobial product selection and usage

Disclosures

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS
Clinical Staff Saratoga Hospital Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine
Gansevoort, NY

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Accreditation

This web-based, enduring activity is recognized for ONE (1.0) hour of continuing education credit; California Board of Registered Nursing Credit provider #CEP12084; California Pre-hospital (EMT-P) CE provider #65-0537.

Take the course and obtain CE credits

This activity provides 1 contact hour.

Release: July 1, 2020
Expiration: July 31, 2022
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CE opportunity

This activity provides ONE (1.0) hour of continuing education credit.