Bariatric Care - Wound Care
Bariatric Care - Wound Care - A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Staff Health and Social Care Teaching/Training Resources
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Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written. Comes with 7 Handouts and a multiple choice end of session assessment.
Overall Aim: To equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in wound care management to optimise patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the principles of wound assessment, classification and management to tailor treatment plans effectively.
Implement advanced wound care techniques and innovative solutions to address complex wound healing challenges.
Presentation (69 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Importance of Wound Care in Bariatric Patients
SECTION -Understanding Bariatric Patients
Definition and Characteristics
Common Health Challenges
SECTION - Types of Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Surgical Wounds
Diabetic Ulcers
Other Wounds
SECTION - Risk Factors for Wound Development
Obesity Related Factors
Mobility Issues
Comorbidities
SECTION - Assessment of Wounds
Introduction
Initial Evaluation
Classification
Staging - Pressure Ulcers (NPUAP/EPUAP System)
Staging - Diabetic Foot Ulcers (WAGNER CLASSIFICATION)
Other Wound Classification Sytems
SECTION - Assessment of Wounds - Diagnostic Tools
Introduction
Wound Measurement Tools
Wound Assessment Scales and Scores
Clinical Evaluation Tools and Laboratory Tests
Advanced Imaging Techniques, CT, Microvascular Assessment, Histological Examination
SECTION - Cleaning and Debridement
Cleaning (Wound Irrigation)
Debridement
Timing and Frequency
Patient Comfort, Pain Management
Documentation and Monitoring
SECTION - Moisture Balance
Introduction
Purpose of Moisture Balance, Assessment of Wound Moisture
Techniques to Manage Moisture Balance
Addressing Excess Moisture (Maceration)
Preventing Dryness, Monitoring and Adjustments
SECTION - Infection Control
Introduction
Assessment and Monitoring, Wound Cleansing
Debridement, Dressing Selection
Antibiotic Therapy, Preventative Measures
Patient Education, Documentation and Monitoring
SECTION - Advanced Techniques
Introduction
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Biologic Dressings
SECTION - Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing
Introduction
Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing
Specific Nutrients for Bariatric Patients
SECTION - Pre and Post Operative Wound Care
Preoperative Assessment and Skin Preparation
Postoperative Wound Care in Bariatric Surgey
Managing Complications in Bariatric Surgery
SECTION - Summary of Key Points
References and Further Reading
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Multiple choice end of session assessment
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