3.0 CME/CNE
Release Date: December 15, 2024
Expiration Date: December 15, 2025
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
This activity can be completed over multiple visits.
There is no fee to attend this activity.
ABOUT
The On-Demand Learning "Advancements in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy" is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive update on the latest advancements in the field of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Accredited presentations delve into innovative protocols, tools, and therapeutic approaches aimed at addressing the intricate challenges of wound management, particularly in the context of NPWT. This course empowers participants to enhance their understanding of NPWT advancements and equips them with the necessary skills to optimize patient care outcomes.
The didactic learning format ensures that participants acquire actionable insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice settings, fostering tangible improvements in patient care delivery and outcomes.
EDUCATIONAL NEED
Chronic wounds represent a significant clinical burden, necessitating effective and efficient treatment strategies. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) has emerged as a valuable modality in the management of various types of wounds, including complex, chronic, and difficult-to-heal wounds. With the prevalence of chronic wounds on the rise and the associated economic implications, there is a pressing need for healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the latest advancements in NPWT.
Patients with chronic wounds often face prolonged healing times, increased risk of complications, and reduced quality of life. NPWT offers a promising approach to addressing these challenges by promoting wound healing, reducing wound-related complications, and improving patient outcomes. Therefore, it is imperative for medical education to provide clinicians with up-to-date knowledge and skills in NPWT to optimize patient care delivery.
PURPOSE
➢ Update healthcare professionals on the latest advancements in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and their clinical applications.
➢ Present evidence-based strategies for optimizing NPWT protocols and enhancing patient outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
➢ Review the latest clinical evidence and guidelines shaping the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in wound management.
➢ Identify factors influencing the selection of NPWT modalities and protocols for different types of wounds.
➢ Evaluate emerging technologies and innovations in NPWT and their potential impact on wound healing and patient care outcomes.
Details on the program will be posted soon.
Registration will open in December.
This activity is supported by an Unrestricted Independent Educational Grant from Solventum.
SUMMARY
Dr. Christopher Girgis will lead a session on the pivotal role of negative pressure wound therapy in managing lower extremity ulcerations. This session will cover the history of negative pressure wound therapy, its current evidence-based indications, and its application in treating lower extremity wounds. Dr. Girgis will also present the latest research findings and explore opportunities for further investigation in this field.
Elizabeth Fauth, MSN, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence specialist
Lizzie Wounds, LLC
Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC
Director, Wound Care Services
George Washington University Hospital
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SUMMARY
Elizabeth (Liz / Lizzie) Fauth and Kara Couch will:
- Discuss the evolution of NPWT
- Identify durrent best practice in NPWT
- Review literature supporting the variations of NPWT
- Review case studies in complex NPWT.
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) was introduced in the 1990’s by Argenta and Morykwas. A number of commercial devices are used across the globe. This presentation reviews the know mechanisms of action of traditional NPWT devices which includes macrodeformation, fluid removal, microdeformation and keeping the wound and a controlled temperature and with out desiccation. Interaction of the interface material with the wound induces localized areas of hypoxia which are stimulatory for angiogenesis. Clinical examples illustrated the how these technologies can be used. Incisional NPWT and Instillation and Dwell NPWT are also reviewed.
