Management of Hand Burns, Including Tips and Tricks for the Hand Therapist Treating Wounds, Flaps and Grafts - Handout

Date:  August 30, 2016

Time:  9:00 PM ET

Presented by: Nora Barrett, MS, OTR/L, CHT

Format:  45 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A

Description:  
This webinar will cover therapist’s management of the hand burn from acute injury through scar formation with rehabilitation implications including orthotics throughout each phase. Wound coverings and dressings will be discussed as well as scar management techniques that can also translate to the hand therapist treating non-burn wounds in the hand clinic.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify burn wound characteristics, surgical options, and therapy priorities to promote healing and recovery.
2. Identify major components of hand rehabilitation throughout phases of burn recovery.
3. Recognize the purpose and use of orthotics throughout phases of burn healing and scar formation.
4. Identify biomedical and topical wound coverings that may be useful in treating non-burn hand wounds in the outpatient setting.

Attendees earn 1 continuing education contact hour/0.1 CEU for this webinar.


Presentation Handout

Below is the final handout for this webinar.

Handout