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Breaking the Chain of Nosocomial Infections: Surgical Wound Infections
Product code: 78097
Overview:
This program is organized around the following categories:- Introduction
- Types of Wound Infections
- Pathogens
- Incidence of Infection
- Host Risk Factors
- Antibiotic Therapy
- Conclusion
Closed Suction Wound Drainage, Wound Irrigation, and Specimen Collection
Product code: M041 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Explains various types of drainage systems, irrigation techniques, and sterile swab procedures.
Nursing Management of Wounds
Product code: 78531
Overview:
Gives the basics of proper wound care. Discusses the three phases of the healing process and the major systematic factors affecting it. Describes the difference between normal and impaired healing. Demonstrates dressing techniques for packing a wound, the various types of dressings available and the purposes of each.
Nursing Management of Wounds Closed-Captioned Version
Product code: A2623
Overview:
Gives the basics of proper wound care. Discusses the three phases of the healing process and the major systematic factors affecting it. Describes the difference between normal and impaired healing. Demonstrates dressing techniques for packing a wound, the various types of dressings available, and the purposes of each.
*(Closed-Captioned Version)
Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction and Prevention
Product code: M141 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Based on the Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR.) Clinical Practice Guideline "Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction and Prevention," this program defines the four stages of pressure ulcer development, uses assessment tools to identify individuals at risk, and illustrates prevention methods. It also discusses how to educate patients in the prevention of pressure ulcers in the home environment.
Prevention, Assessment and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Product code: M169 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Based on the Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR) Clinical Practice Guideline, this program teaches and demonstrates improved treatment options for pressure ulcers. Video educates nurses on the proper treatment that can reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers, speed up the healing process and prevent recurrence.
Surgical Wound Care
Product code: M040 Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
Presents the key techniques required for changing a variety of dressings, and the potential complications.
Wound Care: Normal and Impaired Healing
Product code: M249BR-L
Update Info:
This program has been updated with the latest definitions of pressure ulcer stages from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP).Overview:
This series is designed to instruct nurses on the physiological phases of wound healing, the different types of wounds, how to assess a wound for signs of normal healing and signs that would indicate impaired healing. Wound care and appropriate nursing interventions including debridement, wound cleansing and the use of common dressings are also covered.Objectives:
- Describe signs of normal and impaired healing
- Describe systemic factors that impair healing
- Describe the steps of wound assessment
- Describe the stages of a pressure ulcer
Wound Care: Normal and Impaired Healing
Product code: M249BS Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Update Info:
This program has been updated with the latest definitions of pressure ulcer stages from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP).Overview:
This series is designed to instruct nurses on the physiological phases of wound healing, the different types of wounds, how to assess a wound for signs of normal healing and signs that would indicate impaired healing. Wound care and appropriate nursing interventions including debridement, wound cleansing and the use of common dressings are also covered.Objectives:
- Describe signs of normal and impaired healing
- Describe systemic factors that impair healing
- Describe the steps of wound assessment
- Describe the stages of a pressure ulcer
Wound Care: Nursing Interventions
Product code: M249C Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
This series is designed to instruct nurses on the physiological phases of wound healing, the different types of wounds, how to assess a wound for signs of normal healing and signs that would indicate impaired healing. Wound care and appropriate nursing interventions including debridement, wound cleansing and the use of common dressings are also covered.Objectives:
- Describe the nursing interventions that are available to aid in wound healing
- Describe the kinds of dressings available
- Describe the importance of documentation and what must be documented in wound care
Wound Care: Phases of Healing and Types of Wounds
Product code: M249A Reviewed for accuracy: 2011
Overview:
This series is designed to instruct nurses on the physiological phases of wound healing, the different types of wounds, how to assess a wound for signs of normal healing and signs that would indicate impaired healing. Wound care and appropriate nursing interventions including debridement, wound cleansing and the use of common dressings are also covered.Objectives:
- Describe the physiological phases of wound.
- Describe the different types of wounds.
Wound Healing: The Principles of Wound Healing
Product code: 78093
Overview:
Provides current information concerning the biological processes involved during wound healing. Discussion includes wound assessment, wound care, and problems associated with chronic non-healing wounds, excessive wound healing, genetic disorders, and pharmacologic factors which may interfere with wound healing.
Wound Healing: The Treatment of Secondary Healing Wounds
Product code: 78094
Overview:
Discusses the aspects of secondary healing wounds: Three basic types of wound healing; secondary healing (contraction); allowing an open wound to heal by contraction; reasons for opening a wound which was closed; clinical wound healing problems; management of open wound healing by secondary intention; aspects of patient care which affect wound healing by contraction.
