M. Dolores Farrer – Advanced Wound Care Treatments for the Lower Extremity

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• Dolores FarrerDuration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Dec 15, 2016 Description Webcast Manual (10.13 MB) 98 Pages Available after Purchase Outline So Many Dressings, So Little TimeDressing Fundamentals for Advanced PracticeChoosing the appropriate dressing based on the wounds needsNew versions of older productsDoes higher cost mean better results?Is silver becoming resist?Cut It Out?

• - Proper Debridement and Reduction of BioburdenEschar, gangrene, fibrin, and slough – best way to treat: remove or leave aloneBiofilm: identify, reduce and removeSurgical vs.

• Non-surgical ways to debride a woundInfection: can we treat without antibiotics?Common Chronic Wounds and Advanced TreatmentsNormal wound healing pathwayIn-depth review of the pathophysiology, appearance, location and treatments for:Diabetic / Neuropathic Foot UlcersVenous InsufficiencyArterial UlcersPressure InjuriesVascular Testing: Ankle-Brachial Index, Doppler – understanding the resultsStep-by-step foot exams: Identify the high risk patientDiabetic foot deformities: how to treat and protect from recurrenceHands-On LabReview of off-loading devices:Total Contact CastCamWalker vs.

• CroWalkerDiabetic shoesCustom insertsHands-On Off-loading Workshop (secrets from Dr. Farrer’s lab)Advanced Dressings – What Works, What Doesn’tBiological and tissue graftsPrepping the wound for graft placementMechanical Negative PressureTopical OxygenLower Leg Edema and Compression Treatments: It’s More Than Just CompressionCompression pumps: what are the differences?Elastic vs.