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Digital Seminar

Biofilm and Wound Infection


Speaker:
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jun 19, 2023
Product Code:
POS078639
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Biofilm based wound management is a core concept in the delivery of evidence based care. By understanding the mechanisms of targeting biofilm clinicians will be better equipped to disrupt its contribution to delayed wound healing and infection. Wound infection is a major source of morbidity and mortality as well as a significant contributor to antibiotic resistance making it a tremendous opportunity to reduce harm and improve outcomes for patients. 

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Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP's Profile

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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.


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Objectives

  1. Discuss the impact of bioburden and biofilm on the wound environment.
  2. Determine culture indications and how to perform a wound culture.
  3. Describe evidence-based treatment interventions for biofilm and bioburden.
  4. Define the therapeutic window where antimicrobial dressings can be most effective.

Outline

Review biofilm
  • Identification
  • Prevalence
  • Impact of wound healing
  • Treatment
Special considerations
  • Probe to bone
  • Bacteria in healthy tissue v necrotic tissue
  • Culturing wounds
  • Fluorescence imaging
Treatment of Infection
  • cellulitis
  • Review IDSA Skin and Soft tissue Infection Guidelines
  • Review IDSA Diabetic foot infection guidelines
  • Introduce Chronic Inhibitory Bacterial Load concept

Target Audience

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Registered Nurse 
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse 
  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Medical Assistant
  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Nurse Practitioner 
  • Podiatrist
  • Physician Assistant/Associate 
  • Physician 

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