Description

This session will discuss management and guidelines related to ventriculostomy drains, dialysis access, surgical devices/drains and negative pressure wound therapy as it applies to the WOC nurse. Current dressing recommendations and prevention of medical device related pressure injuries will be included.

Learner Outcome:

• Upon completions of this offering the learner will relate current best practice related to identified tube and drain management.

Speaker(s):

• Jody Scardillo, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, CNS nurse practitioner, Albany MedicaL Center