(204) Nutrition and Wound Healing
Thursday,June 24, 2021:1:30 PM -2:30 PM
Contact Hours: 1.5
Speaker(s)
Description
Nutrition plays a huge role in wound healing by providing adequate calories and protein as well as vitamins and minerals. The registered dietitian is a key member of the interdisciplinary health care team involved in the treatment of wounds including burns, pressure injuries, trauma and surgery. Collaborating and communicating with WOC nurses is vital to the dietitian in gaining insight into the details of wound healing and having a more successful outcome for the patient.
Specialty
Learning Outcome
Learn to know when to consult the dietitian.
Additional Info
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™:
1.00
Physical Therapy Contact Hours:
1.00
Type of Credit:
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, Physical Therapy Contact Hours
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