Article- Chronic wound healing

Chronic Wound Healing: A Review of Current Management and Treatments

3 CEUs

Citation

Han G, Ceilley R. Chronic Wound Healing: A Review of Current Management and Treatments. Adv Ther. 2017 Mar;34(3):599-610. doi: 10.1007/s12325-017-0478-y. Epub 2017 Jan 21. PMID: 28108895; PMCID: PMC5350204.

Summary of the article

Wound healing is a complex process and with numerous disease processes healing can be affected with resultant chronic non- healing wounds. This article examines wound healing physiology and current approaches for wound healing. In addition the article discusses the benefits and advantages of different wound healing techniques.

Objectives of this course

On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:

1. 1. Describe the wound healing process
   2. Discuss factors that may affect wound healing
   3. Discuss different wound dressings, including their uses and disadvantages
   4. Describe other wound management techniques

Instructions:

Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.

You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 3 CEUs.

Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.

You have until the 31st of December 2021 to complete this course.

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