Protection of the periwound skin is an often missed but a very important step in caring for a person with a wound. The skin around the wound can be affected by the presence of prolonged moisture or by the methods used to secure dressings. In addition, a person’s comorbidities, and environmental considerations play an important role.
By attending this webinar, participants will learn how to:
- Identify moisture associated skin damage
- Recognise adhesive related skin trauma
- Strategies to help protect the periwound skin
Register here: Protection of the Periwound Skin
About the presenter:
Dr Michelle Gibb
Director and Founder Wound Specialist Services
PhD M Nsg Sci (NP) M Wound Care BN CF
Dr Michelle Gibb, Founder and Director of Wound Specialist Services, is a nationally and internationally recognised wound expert and nurse leader with a passion for improving patient outcomes. Michelle has a Doctor of Philosophy, Masters of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner), Masters of Wound Care, Bachelor of Nursing and almost 20 years’ career experience in the specialty of wounds in a range of health service contexts.