“Healing Heels: The Sole Searching Complexities of Heel Pressure Injuries”
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HoverTech* presents…”Healing Heels: The Sole Searching Complexities of Heel Pressure Injuries”
Heel pressure injuries (HPIs), also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are a significant complication for immobile patients, particularly those in intensive care units or long-term care facilities. These injuries occur when sustained pressure restricts blood flow to the area, leading to tissue damage and potential necrosis. The calcaneus bone, the largest bone in the foot, bears the brunt of this pressure, making the heel particularly vulnerable. Factors contributing to HPI development include: prolonged immobility, poor nutrition, moisture, friction, and underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. Heel pressure injuries exhibit properties that can complicate their resolution including blood flow,pain, and biomechanical tissue forces. These wounds can also complicate recovery and delay rehabilitation.
Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Discuss heel biomechanics and pathophysiology that predispose this area to pressure injury.
- Review evidence on interventions associated with reduced prevalence or severity of heel pressure injuries.
- List special considerations for identification of heel pressure injuries in darker skin tones.
Presenter: Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN
Continuing Education: Attendees will have the opportunity to earn One (1) Contact Hour by completing the Evaluation Form that will be emailed afterthe LIVE session. This webinar will be available on-demand for those who cannot attend the LIVE session. Accrediting Provider for the Nursing CE, California Board of Nursing (#CEP15737).
Questions? Please contact: info@HovertechInternational.com
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