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Below are summaries and credit hours for each video:

1. The Big Picture: Understanding How Wounds Happen and What Helps Them Heal
   CE Credits: 1.5 CEU's
   Summary:

This program provides an overview of the evolution of wound care, including the development of national clinical practice guidelines. Viewers will explore the difference between acute and chronic wounds, phases of wound healing, as well the anatomy and physiology of the tissue layers as it relates to wound assessment and management. The impact of moisture, soaps, and antibiotics on the skin will also be discussed.
2. Accurate Wound Assessment and Documentation
   CE Credits: 1.5 CEU's
   Summary:

Accurate wound assessment is a critical for effective wound management. In this program we will examine the various stages of pressure ulcers as outlined by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, including DTI and unstageable wounds. We will describe the elements that must be included in wound assessment, define commonly used terms and findings, and discuss the assessment, care and debridement of eschar.
3. Pressure Ulcer Prevention: From Assessment to Documentation
   CE Credits: 1.25 CEU's
   Summary:

This program explores the incidence and prevalence of health care acquired pressure ulcers, and the effects of government regulations in the industry. Viewers will examine pressure ulcer risk rating tools and the risk factors they are based on, then develop prevention plans for each. Finally, we will discuss the various tools used to document prevention plans and interventions. This segment will enable the clinician to decrease liability while increasing patient satisfaction.
4. Before You Dress: Understanding Wound Bed Preparation and Other Important Issues in Wound Management
   CE Credits: 2 CEU's
   Summary:

Why won’t that wound heal when you’ve done everything you know to do?How do you choose the right support surface when there are so many out there?Which silver dressing is the right one, and when should it be used?
This lecture provides answers to these important questions and explores various other essential components of effective wound management. Topics covered include:
•Wound infection vs. surface bacterial overload
•When and how to obtain a wound culture
•Causes and treatment of senescent wounds and biofilms
•Commonly used antimicrobials
•Hyper granulation and closed wound edges
•Atypical wounds
•Wound cleansing and debridement
•Support surfaces
•Nutrition
5. Understanding Basic and Advanced Wound Care Products
   CE Credits: 2 CEU's
   Summary:

In this informative video we will examine the importance of individual wound care plans over protocols, and describe what steps should be taken to select an appropriate plan. We will look closely at both basic and advanced wound care products, including when to use each and what criteria must be met for Medicare reimbursement.After this program, viewers will be able to describe the characteristics, uses, indications and application guidelines for:
• basic wound care products, including wound contact layers; transparent films; hydrocolloids; alginates; hydrogels; foams; and exudates absorbers)
• advanced wound care products, including collagen and collagen combinations; human skin equivalents; growth factors; hyperbaric oxygen; negative pressure devices; electrical stimulation; mist ultrasound; and physical therapy modalities.

We will also discuss how to approach unfamiliar products, including what questions to ask to determine when and how a product should be used. Finally, after examining three included case studies, learners will apply their knowledge by developing a comprehensive wound care plan for each scenario.

6. Lower Extremity Ulcers: Identification and Management
   CE Credits: 1.5 CEU's
   Summary:

This program begins by differentiating between lower extremity venous, arterial, and diabetic/neuropathic wounds. We will look closely at each type in terms of underlying host risk factors and comorbidities; location, pathophysiology, and appearance.Viewers will examine case studies and explore what elements comprise a typical management plan for:
• Lower extremity venous stasis wounds, including compression; managing exudates; managing bacterial load; advanced healing technologies; nutritional considerations; exercise and edema control; skin care; and long-term maintenance.
• Lower extremity arterial wounds, including proper goals; managing bacterial load; local care options; pain management; advanced healing technologies; protection from injury; and nutritional considerations.
• Lower extremity diabetic/neuropathic wounds, including trauma and neuropathic origin; signs, symptoms and treatment of osteomyelitis; local care options; managing bacterial load; nutritional considerations; advanced healing technologies; and principals of offloading.
7. A How-To Guide for Using Compression in Lower Extremity Venous Stasis Management
   CE Credits: 1.25 CEU's
   Summary:

With this informative program, viewers will build upon their knowledge of lower extremity venous stasis management by exploring the use of low and high compression.Learners will examine the following products and procedures:
• Unna Boot compression wraps, including necessary supplies; preparing the patient; application of Unna Boot and cohesive bandage; ensuring the right level of compression; and changing the boot.
• Multi-layer compression wraps, including necessary supplies; preparing the patient; application of multi-layer compression wraps and cohesive bandage; ensuring the right level of compression; and changing the compression wrap.This program concludes with a discussion of patient education plans when using compression