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Lecture Hall Wound Care | Analysis

Differentiating Infected From Non Infected Wounds - How & Why - Part 2 - Treatment

Available Credits
CME 0.75
CPME 0.75

Warren Joseph
Warren Joseph, DPM, FIDSA
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Coatesville, PA
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This lecture by Dr. Warren Joseph explores the differences between infected and non infected wounds with a focus on Treatment.

 Goal and Objective
After participating in this activity, the viewer should be better able to:
1. Distinguish between the clinical findings of an infected vs. non infected wound.
2. Understand the Wound Infection Continuum and the evidence behind it
3. Differentiate between the various topical antimicrobial dressings and solutions both on the market and under current research
4. Know when and how to appropriately culture a wound

Estimated time to complete this activity is 44 minutes.

This lecture by Dr. Warren Joseph explores the differences between infected and non infected wounds, with a focus on treatment including how to culture a chronic wound, discusses various antimicrobial dressings that are currently on the market and what available medical evidence supports their use are also discussed. By the completion of the lecture the listener should have an improved understanding of how an infected wound is appropriately treated.
Accreditation and Designation of Credit
MEDICINE: Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Present eLearning Systems LLC. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this Enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date: 06/15/2011 Expiration Date: 06/15/2012
Peer Review: on 05/20/2010

PODIATRY: The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine(OCPM) is an approved sponsor of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education through the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).

The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine credits this activity for 0.75 credit hour.

Release Date: 05/20/2009 Expiration Date: 12/30/2012
Peer Review: on 05/20/2009

System Requirements
Differentiating Infected From Non Infected Wounds - How & Why - Part 2 - Treatment
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Method of Participation
Differentiating Infected From Non Infected Wounds - How & Why - Part 2 - Treatment
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Complete the 4 steps to earn CE/CME credit:
  • Complete and submit the required pre-test
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  • Complete and submit post-test and program evaluation. Credit will be issued with a passing score of 70% or better.
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Disclosure Information
Differentiating Infected From Non Infected Wounds - How & Why - Part 2 - Treatment
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It is the policy of PRESENT e-Learning Systems and it's accreditors to insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its individually sponsored or jointly sponsored educational programs. All faculty participating in any PRESENT e-Learning Systems sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation. It is merely intended that any potential conflict should be identified openly so that the listeners may form their own judgments about the presentation with the full disclosure of the facts.
Warren Joseph, DPM, FIDSA Warren S. Joseph, DPM, FIDSA has disclosed that he receives Honorarium/Expenses, is a Consultant to and serves on the Speaker's Bureau for Pfizer and Merck.