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Wound Debridement
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Debridement is a critical step of wound bed preparation to expedite healing and assist in the avoidance of negative outcomes associated with bioburden and biofilm. Clinicians have many options to accomplish debridement including sharp, conservative sharp, mechanical, enzymatic, biologic, chemical, and autolytic debridement. Removing necrotic tissue can not only impact the wound environment, but also quality life. This session reviews the various forms of debridement as well as contraindication and precautions. Clinicians will be aware of key safety measures if performing conservative sharp wound debridement. The course concludes with a case compendium of debridement showcasing the multitudinous debridement options available.
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP, is a family nurse practitioner and translational scientist at SkinGurus in Milwaukee, WI. Dr Swoboda is on the editorial board of American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and WOUNDS journal. They represent North America on the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and are President of the Milwaukee Metro Nurse Practitioner Association. Dr Swoboda has won two career lifetime achievement awards under the age of forty as a fellow of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Association.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda has employment relationships with Third Coast Vascular, MCHC, Cathage College, Skin Gurus, and The Healing Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium and consulting fee from Histologics, Hartmann, HMP, Essity, Convatec, Aroa, AOTI, Innovacyn, Solventum, Smith & Nephew. Dr. Swoboda receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda serves on the board of directors for the Wound Ostomy Continence Certification Board. She is an editorial board member of Wound Care Learning Network. Dr. Swoboda previously was a consultant for Essity and Innovacyn.
