Advanced Wound Care and Closure Class with Chuck Peoples From Homestead Medical

This class will teach you the essential steps for proper wound and burn care, focusing on how to handle situations when medical assistance is not available. You will gain practical knowledge to assess and treat various types of wounds and burns with the resources you have on hand.

Date: October 3, 2024
Location: SOE compound, Camden, TN

First, we need to understand:

• How severe is the wound?
• What type of wound or burn are we dealing with?
• What caused the wound or burn?
• What immediate steps can we take to prevent infection and further injury?

You will learn how to accurately assess the severity of wounds and burns and determine the necessary care based on available resources. The class will cover techniques for cleaning, irrigating, and debriding wounds, using materials you are likely to have on hand.

Through interactive lessons and practice scenarios, you will develop the skills needed to manage wound care in situations where professional medical help is not immediately available.

We will focus on practical, immediate actions to take when faced with a wound or burn, ensuring you are prepared to provide effective care and prevent complications.

Topics Covered:

• Wound assessment and initial care
• Burn assessment
• Wound cleaning, irrigation, and debridement
• Decision-making: to close or not to close a wound
• Long-term care strategies
• Pharmacology related to wound care
• Types of closures and techniques

What to Bring:

• Note-taking materials
• Water to stay hydrated

Lunch is Included