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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide an overview of moisture management and its importance in wound care.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Summarize causes and treatments for moisture balance issues of chronic wounds.
  2. Recognize the properties of dressings used for treatment for moisture management of chronic wounds and antiseptic agent cytotoxicity.
  3. Explain study findings of the effectiveness of dressing choices for treatment of chronic wounds.

Disclosures

Dr Sibbald has disclosed that he is a board member of Hollister; was a board of Coloplast and Systagenix/Acelity; is a consultant for Hollister; was a consultant for Coloplast and Systagenix/Acelity; is a recipient of grants from Systagenix/Acelity, Hollister, Healthpoint/Smith & Nephew, and Ferris Manufacturing; is a member of the speaker's bureau for Coloplast, Systagenix/Acelity, Hollister, and Molnlycke; receives payment for the development of educational programs from Coloplast, Systagenix/Acelity, and Hollister; and his spouse/partner (if any) has disclosed that he/she has no financial relationshipswith, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity. Dr Ayello, Mr Elliott, and Dr Somayaji have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article; and their spouses/partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

All staff and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Lippincott CME Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: ASWC1015
Published: Oct 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, DSc (Hons), MEd, FRCPC (Med)(Derm), FAAD, MAPWCA; James A. Elliott, MS: Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN; Ranjani Somayaji, MD, BScPT, FRCPC
Categories: Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Infection Control, Wound
Topics: Moisture Management , Wound Care