Management of Skin Tears: Translating evidence into practice
Skin tears are a common injury and it´s not always easy to know how to treat them. Until now. During this webinar, Kimberly LeBlanc will highlight the key results from a unique RCT and together with Uschi Lingnau they will share clinical cases treated according to the findings from this study. Join us for this session where you will learn how evidence based practice can be implemented.
Tuesday 14 September
7:00 PM ZA, 8:00 PM KSA, 9:00 PM UAE
This webinar will enable you to:
- Understand the principles of skin tear management, mainly to not let an acute wound become a serious problem
- Interpret the results of a recent RCT pertaining to the topical treatment of skin tears
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Recognise that dressing selection can impact patient outcomes and in turn help you to improve your clinical practice
Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC (C), FCAN
Chair, Wound Ostomy Continence Institute / Institut de l’Enseignement Pour Infirmières en Plaies, Stomies et Continence. Adjunct Professor with the University of Western Ontario Masters in Wound Care Program and an Affiliate Faculty at the McGill University School of Nursing.
Uschi Lingnau
RN, Plejecenter, Sølund, Copenhagen, Denmark. Responsible for quality work and wound management at her department. Uschi has been instrumental in implementing guidelines for Skin Tears in Denmark and she has many years of experience in the area of dermatology and palliative care.
Tuesday 14 September
7:00 PM ZA, 8:00 PM KSA, 9:00 PM UAE
