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Pressure Ulcers, Prevention and Treatment: A Basic Toolbox for the Rehabilitation Specialist with Focus on Quality of Life 9590

Friday, November 1, 2024
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM  
Location:  ROOM: Milan REGION: Tower Mezzanine Level >>> DIRECTIONS: Exit Tower elevators on Mezzanine level. Turn left before the skylight. Milan is the third room on the left.
Pressure ulcers/injuries are very common in rehabiliation patients.We as speciaists of various background should be able to know the basics in prevention and treatment of these adverse events that can impair both patients rehabilitation process and their quality of life.

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Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion the participant will be able to identify risk factors associated with PU/PI development
  • Upon completion the participant will be able to recognize how a risk assessment tool can be used to outline a treatment plan and how this plan can affect a person’s quality of life
  • Upon completion the participant will be able to describe basic PU/PI physiopathology and clinical stages
  • Upon completion the participant will be able to identify strategies to use with the interdisciplinary team for PU/PI treatments and symptom management
Disclosure(s):
Hubert B. Vuagnat: No financial relationships to disclose
Jolene C. Heil, MClSc(Wound Healing), BScN, RN, NSWOC, IIWCC(CAN): No financial relationships to disclose