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Wound Care: Skin Tears

Course Description

Explore why older people are more at risk of skin tears and how to reduce this risk. Learn how to assess and dress a skin tear and how to provide follow-up care.

Learning Outcomes

After viewing this course participants should be able to:

* Define a skin tear
* Identify why older people are at risk of skin tears
* Outline strategies that can help minimise the risk of skin tears
* Recognise the key steps in the management of a skin tear

Course Code:
C160420
Course Availability:
Available Now
Topics:
Skin Integrity
Library:
Residential Care
Collection:
Care & Clinical
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