Lesson Summary

The text discusses various aspects of wound healing and pressure injury management in older adults:

• Wound healing techniques
• Pressure injury staging
• Considerations for wound healing in older adults
• Medications affecting wound healing
• Pressure injury screening
• Treatment strategies
• Dressing types
• Wound care team members

Key points highlighted in the text include:

• The importance of early screening and appropriate positioning
• Nutritional support for wound healing
• Wound bed preparation and proper dressing selection
• Role of healthcare professionals in the wound care team

Additionally, the text mentions:

• Case study on pressure injury care for an older adult
• Pressure injury management emphasizing evidence-based care
• Strategies for evaluating and managing pressure injuries
• Preventative measures, wound monitoring, and interdisciplinary approaches
• Role of education, home health services, and caregiver support

The curriculum also covers:

• Learning objectives and definitions of geriatric syndrome
• Screening, assessment, and treatment of pressure injuries
• Information on prevalence, causes, and risk factors of pressure injuries
• Anatomy of pressure injuries and phases of wound healing
• Wound closure techniques