WCEI - Blog » WCEI http://blog.wcei.net Wound Care Education Institute Blog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:57:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Swelling: Curse of the Wounded Class, Control of Edema Enhances Control in All Wounds http://blog.wcei.net/swelling-curse-of-the-wounded-class-control-of-edema-enhances-control-in-all-wounds/ http://blog.wcei.net/swelling-curse-of-the-wounded-class-control-of-edema-enhances-control-in-all-wounds/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:59 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1636
Swelling: Curse of the Wounded Class, Control of Edema Enhances Control in All Wounds will be presented by Martin J. Winkler MD, FACS, Medical Director Compression Dynamics, LLC at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas NV September 7-10, 2011.
Elastic compression therapy for swelling and venous leg ulcers is uncomfortable. Notoriously poor patient compliance creates the attitude that patient education about elastic compression is “not worth the time” by primary care providers. Think wound clinics and see the fruits of this therapeutic nihilism: sheer injury in edematous (CHF) senile skin, cellulitis and lymphorrhea in edematous tissue, venous leg ulcers and ischemic ulcers. The therapeutic triad:  elevation, pneumatic and manual lymphatic drainage, and elastic compression, merits a conceptual physiologic update.

For more information about the Wound Care Education Institute, please visit http://www.wcei.net.

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Wounds on the Web will be presented by Nancy Morgan RN, BSN, MBA, WOCN, WCC, CWCMS, and  Co-Founder of WCEI at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference this September 7-10, 2011 in Las Vegas.

Why do I need to be wired? There is a plethora of information available at your fingertips. You can access the standards of care, current research and products on the web. We’re going to show you how to access photos, power points, and obtain contact hours on the Internet. You’ll learn how to stay up to date, how to use social networking, and which hot links to access. We’ll discuss ways you can train your staff and patients through YouTube and we’ll help you sort out the good from the bad. So, sign up and log in to this session.

For more information about the Wound Care Education Institute, please visit http://www.wcei.net.

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]]> http://blog.wcei.net/wounds-on-the-web/feed/ 0 Ostomy Pouching Challenges and Solutions http://blog.wcei.net/ostomy-pouching-challenges-and-solutions/ http://blog.wcei.net/ostomy-pouching-challenges-and-solutions/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:28 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1646
Ostomy Pouching Challenges and Solutions (Parts 1 &2) will be presented by Cathy Modlin RN, BSN, CWOCN, WCC, President-National Alliance of Wound Care at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas September 7-10,2011.
Having difficulty managing challenging stomas? This session will provide the front line caregiver with information that will assist in proper management of these challenging stomas. You’ll learn how to identify the type of ostomy you are dealing with, as well as the type of collection device required. We’ll discuss convex vs. concave and how to know when to use each. Learn the difference between small and large collection devices, single vs. multiple use appliances and the length of time they can be used. You’ll learn what to do when leaking occurs and troubleshooting techniques to secure a seal and identify the source of the odor.

For more information about the Wound Care Education Institute, please visit http://www.wcei.net.

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]]> http://blog.wcei.net/ostomy-pouching-challenges-and-solutions/feed/ 1 Improved Wound Care Outcomes With Polymeric Membrane Dressings, (Hands-On, No CME) http://blog.wcei.net/improved-wound-care-outcomes-with-polymeric-membrane-dressings-hands-on-no-cme/ http://blog.wcei.net/improved-wound-care-outcomes-with-polymeric-membrane-dressings-hands-on-no-cme/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:00:08 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1665 Polymembrane Dressing
Improved Wound Care Outcomes with Polymeric Membrane Dressings will be presented by Susan E. Nelson RN, MSN, WCC, CLNC at this year’s Wild on Wound National Conference in Las Vegas September 7-10, 2011. In this hands-on session you will examine the unique actions of the Polymeric Membrane Dressings which help to reduce the spread of edema, inflammation and pain into surrounding undamaged tissues without interfering with the robust localized inflammatory response required for healing. The dressings help reduce both persistent and procedural wound pain, while improving healing.

For more information about the Wound Care Education Institute, please visit http://www.wcei.net.

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]]> http://blog.wcei.net/improved-wound-care-outcomes-with-polymeric-membrane-dressings-hands-on-no-cme/feed/ 0 Principles and Practice of Maggot Debridement Therapy http://blog.wcei.net/principles-and-practice-of-maggot-debridement-therapy/ http://blog.wcei.net/principles-and-practice-of-maggot-debridement-therapy/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:49 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1573 Maggot Debridement Therapy

Principles and Practice of Maggot Debridement Therapy (Parts 1 and 2) (Hands On) will be presented by Ron Sherman MD, MSc, DTM&H Asst. Researcher University of California, Irvine CA at the Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas NV in September 2011.

Dr. Ron Sherman

By popular demand and request of our attendees, welcome back Dr Ron Sherman! Taught in two sessions, you’ll get the didactic and the practical hands on! Learn about the history, biology, indications and contraindications for maggot therapy. Then put all that to use when you actually learn the technical aspects of maggot debridement therapy by applying live maggot dressings to mock wounds.

Sign Up Early!!!!!! You won’t want to miss this one!

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]]> http://blog.wcei.net/principles-and-practice-of-maggot-debridement-therapy/feed/ 0 Dermatological Conditions From A-Z: Tales From a Skin and Wound Detective http://blog.wcei.net/dermatological-conditions-from-a-z-tales-from-a-skin-and-wound-detective/ http://blog.wcei.net/dermatological-conditions-from-a-z-tales-from-a-skin-and-wound-detective/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:56 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1561 Dermatology

Dermatological Conditions From A-Z: Tales From a Skin and Wound Detective will be presented at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas NV at Caesars Palace in September by Mellisa Kasdras RN, BA, MPHA, WCC.

Many times some dermatological conditions can mimic pressure ulcers because of their location and similarity in the skin interruption and damage. As a wound care specialist, you may be asked from time to time to try to identify and then write a plan of treatment for some of these unusual cutaneous conditions. Being a well-versed clinician in dermatology will help you become a highly respected clinician and valued member of the patient care team.

Becoming familiar with causative etiologies and descriptions of many common and not so common skin conditions will only add to your clinical knowledge and expertise. Join us in this advanced session as we discuss some of these skin conditions and how they appear on the body, causative factors and how they can be treated.

This session will be held on Thursday

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Concepts in Hyperbaric Medicine will be presented by John S. Peters MBA, FACHE at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace.

This session is designed for a wide audience of health care providers involved in advanced wound care management including the RN, ARNP, CNS, PT, PA, and MD. The 1.0 CE Course defines the UHMS accepted indications, lists the respective ICD Codes used in correctly coding and billing the service, reviews required documentation and defines the risks associated  with the treatment. It also defines treatment protocols for various indications for Hyperbric Medicine.

This session will be provided on September 8, 2011 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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Wound Assessment Basics : Parts 1,2, and 3 will be presented at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas NV at Caesars Palace by Nancy Morgan RN, BSN, MBA, WOCN, WCC, CWCMS and Co-Founder of WCEI.

The basics are often forgotten. At times, we need a refresher to take us back to the basics. Join us in this 3-part session as we identify wound etiology and discuss tissue types. We’ll revisit the 2007 Pressure Ulcer Staging Guidelines and address pressure ulcer staging. But we won’t stop there, as we look at skin lesions, discuss wound pain-and no assessment is complete without proper documentation. We’ll talk about the requirements for proper documentation.

How are your Wound Assessment and Documentation skills? Need a Refresher?

For More Information on the Wound Care Education Institute and WOW 2011, Check out Wild On Wounds National Conference.


]]> http://blog.wcei.net/wound-assessment-basics-parts-12-and-3/feed/ 0 Keeping Yourself Out of Hot Water: Legal Implications In Wound Care http://blog.wcei.net/keeping-yourself-out-of-hot-water-legal-implications-in-wound-care/ http://blog.wcei.net/keeping-yourself-out-of-hot-water-legal-implications-in-wound-care/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:35 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1544 Legal Implications in Wound Care

Keeping Yourself Out of Hot Water: Legal Implications In Wound Care will be presented by Cindy Broadus RN, BSHA, LNHA, CLNC, CLNI, CHCRM, WCC, 3C Healthcare Consulting LLC, and WCEI Instructor at this year’s Wild on Wounds National Conference in Las Vegas NV at Caesars Palace.

We know what gets us into trouble legally in wound care. So how do we avoid these complications? With litigation on the rise, it is better to be safe then sorry. In this session, we’ll discuss some of the ways you can keep yourself out of hot water and implement discussed precautions in your everyday practice.

Cindy’s sessions are usually jammed packed with attendees who want to learn about the Legal Implications in Wound Care. So don’t miss out on this session, its a great one!

For more information about the Wound care Education Institute and WOW 2011, Check Out Wild On Wounds National Convention.

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Diabetic Foot Complications: Time To Take The Shoes Off and Battle will be presented at this year’s Wild On Wounds National Convention in Las Vegas NV at Caesars Palace by David Yeager DPM, FASPS, FACFAS, KSB Foot and Ankle/ Wound Care Center

Diabetic foot complications are an everyday occurrence. Lets talk about what we are up against. Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent diabetic foot complications we are up against. Learn how to identify, treat and prevent diabetic foot complications. We will discuss the significant morbidity that is associated with these infections and the financial impact they have on the delivery of care.

This session will be held on Thursday September 8, 2011 from 2:15-3:15 p.m

For more Information about the Wound care Education Institute and WOW 2011, Check out Wild on Wounds National Convention

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