Introduction

Burn wound injuries are a common injury worldwide. Despite the unfortunate regularity of these injuries, burn wound therapy continues to be a challenging and dynamic field of medicine and rehabilitation. The first and most critical step in burn wound care and wound bed preparation is the removal of eschar and other non-vitalised tissue with the ultimate goal of wound healing and closure. Surgical debridement has been the standard of care for decades, but it is not without risk. Alternative non-surgical methods of debridement have been explored and researched. These methods provide less invasive and more selective options for the removal of non-vitalised tissue from a burn wound. This course explores five evidence-supported non-surgical debridement methods available for the treatment of burn wound injuries, many of which can be performed at the patient's bedside or in an outpatient setting. Non-surgical Debridement might not fit within the scope of practice of all physiotherapists or other rehabilitation professionals, however it is important to know when debridement is indicated, types of debridement and the effect it would have on the patient’s pain and healing.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe at least two indications for debridement of burn wound injuries and at least three reasons why non-surgical options may be preferred
• discuss five non-surgical debridement methods for burn wound injuries

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 2-2.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.9 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Diane Merwarth: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.