Abstract
PURPOSE: To familiarize the physician and registered professional nurse with an overview of updated guidelines for the prevention and/or management of pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and surgical site infections.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about evidence-based prevention and management of wounds.
OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss the origins and use of the updated guidelines presented.
2. Describe patients at risk for incurring a wound and state preventive measures as identified in the guidelines.
3. Identify techniques used to prevent and treat an ulcer or infected wound as described in the guidelines.