Attend Managing the Compromised Skin and Fistulas of Bariatric Patients during WoundCon on July 17th at 4:30 PM EDT.
Bariatric patients face daily challenges with personal care, skin breakdown, and the need for appropriate equipment. These patients need physical and emotional preparation for the ostomy, stoma placement, and postoperative self-care. If wounds develop, negative pressure wound therapy has been found effective in these patients.
Discounted registration is available for the upcoming SAWC 2020 Virtual Conference. Use the code: FACULTY50 to receive $50 off your registration.
The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) / Wound Healing Society (WHS) virtual conference is July 24-26, 2020. From the comfort of your home access live Q&A, e-Posters, a virtual exhibit hall and the latest updates in wound care research and education.
The multi-track agenda includes the session Team Management of Enteroatmospheric Fistulas July 26th at 3:40 PM EDT. Engage and ask questions from the comfort of your home to gain practical applications and insight on enteric fistula management.
The webinar Planning for an Open Abdomen: Strategies and Best Practices to Increase Efficiency and Decrease Readmissions will be held live on July 1st and 8th.
This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the surgical closure, or prevention and management of wounds.
Learning objectives are to:
Click here to register for Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:00pm to 1:00pm ET or Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET.
Attend Reimagine Solutions for Fistula Management: The Patient, The Fistula, The Skin! during WOCNext on June 6th at 2:45 PM EDT.
Fistulas can be complex and challenging for WOC Nurses. This session will provide solutions for fistula management with primary focus on effluent containment and perifistular skin protection. Come prepared to virtually learn best practices utilizing case-based scenarios during this innovative presentation by an expert clinician and WOC nurse.
