Session 6

Pressure ulcer management & pathology

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Duration 60 minutes
Online
Earn 3 CPD credits
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Agenda

1.5 hours

Overview of session

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers

Differentiate between pressure, shear and friction

Evaluate current international guidance

Explore the role of risk assessment and screening tools

Discuss the utility of pressure ulcer categorisation

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Professor Karen Ousey

Clinical Manager at Omniamed Communications Dound Division