Making A Difference In Foot Health – One Step At A Time
Sponsored Breakfast Symposium Date: Saturday 26th October Time: 7:00am – 7:45am
The Cutting Edge: Exploring Wound Debridement Challenges
You are Invited to participate in an in-depth exploration and discussion of the key challenges and considerations associated with wound debridement.
Session Overview
This session will address the complexities of instructing undergraduate students in sharp debridement techniques, explore credentialing barriers faced by nurses and examine effective pain management strategies. We will also explore a variety of debridement methods for managing biofilm, including autolytic debridement, debridement pads and hydrosurgical debridement.
Prof. Debbie Turner - Challenges in Teaching Sharp Debridement to Undergraduates
Address the complexities of teaching sharp debridement in undergraduate podiatry programmes. Discuss opportunities for hands on training and challenges in ensuring competency.
Ms Terry Swanson - Credentialing and Legal Considerations for Nurse Debridement
Highlighting the regulatory challenges facing nurse HCPs when seeking credentialling for sharp debridement.
Dr Nikki Frescos - Management of Wound Debridement-Related Pain
Identifying common sources of pain during debridement, with a focus on sharp debridement.