Negative Pressure Wound VAC Therapy & Wound Dressing: Which Dressing Should You Use?

Course Directors:

Karen L. Andrews, M.D.Dominick F. Pahl, M.S., R.N.Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., M.S.Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D.

 

This session contains content from the 2021 Wound Symposium livestream course.

Target Audience

This multidisciplinary course is intended for healthcare providers who care for wound care patients. Disciplines include physicians, pedorthists, podiatrists, advanced practice providers (NP/PA, WOC, CNS, RN, LPN, etc.), physical therapists, dietitians, medical trainees (medical students, residents, fellows, etc.) and others who care for patients with wounds.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the principles underlying the care of chronic wounds
  • Describe systemic factors that may impair healing
  • Describe specific diagnostic tests related to wound assessment
  • Demonstrate multiple modalities in wound care
  • Discuss advances in wound healing therapeutics as related to regenerative medicine

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Attendance
  • 0.75 PT
Course opens: 
10/26/2021
Course expires: 
03/02/2023
Part of: 
On-Demand Breakouts

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo Faculty
Julie G. Allickson, Ph.D.
Karen L. Andrews, M.D.
Atta Behfar, M.D., Ph.D.
Mark Denis P. Davis, M.D.
Kelly M. Derby, APRN, CNS
Marlene J. Einertson, P.T., D.P.T., CWS
Darcy R. Erickson, O.T., MAOL, ATP
Matthew A. Frick, M.D.
Jelena Glavas, APRN, C.N.P.
Christine (Christy) L. Hunt, D.O.
Lester J. Kiemele, P.A.-C.
Erwin A. Kruger, M.D.
Joy M. Macheel, P.T., D.P.T., CWS
Melissa J. Neisen, M.D.
Dominick F. Pahl, M.S., R.N.
Randi A. Privette, P.T., D.P.T., CWS
Joy F. Richardson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Thom W. Rooke, M.D.
Daniel B. Ryssman, M.D.
Fahad Shuja, M.B.B.S.
Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.
Fantley (Clay) C. Smither, M.D.
Sindhuja Sominidi Damodaran, M.D.
Gina A. Suh, M.D.
Keith E. Swanson, M.D.
Danielle T. Vlazny, P.A.-C., M.S.
Brandon J. Yuan, M.D.

Guest Faculty
Joyce Black, Ph.D., R.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Dominik Duscher, M.D., Ph.D., University of Munich, Germany
Tania Phillips M.D., Boston University (Keynote speaker)

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live, livestream, and online content) for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physical Therapy
Co-sponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science / Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. This course meets the criteria for 0.75 hours of credit per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Attendance
  • 0.75 PT
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Prerequisites

Required courses: 
Mayo Clinic Wound Symposium: The Edges of Wound Care 2022 - Livestream General Session