Elizabeth A Ayello1, Janet E Cuddigan. 1. Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Adult Nursing Sciences, The John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, Division of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the options for debriding a chronic wound to improve wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about methods for debriding chronic wounds to promote wound healing. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the 4 types of debridement most commonly used in clinical practice. 2. Describe when to debride a wound and how to determine which method to use.
PURPOSE: To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the options for debriding a chronic wound to improve wound healing. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about methods for debriding chronic wounds to promote wound healing. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the 4 types of debridement most commonly used in clinical practice. 2. Describe when to debride a wound and how to determine which method to use.
Authors: Anthony R Sheets; Tatiana N Demidova-Rice; Lei Shi; Vincent Ronfard; Komel V Grover; Ira M Herman Journal: PLoS One Date: 2016-07-26 Impact factor: 3.240