Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the OR

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction  
2. Common Causes of Pressure Ulcers in the OR
   
3. Signs and Symptoms of Pressure Ulcers
   
4. Four Stages of Pressure Ulcers
5. Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the OR: Effective Methods
6. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course we will discuss pressure ulcer prevention for pre- and postoperative patients. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Recognize common causes of pressure ulcers in the OR. 
2. State signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers in the OR. 
3. Describe the four classifications of pressure ulcers. 
4. State effective ways to prevent pressure ulcers in the OR. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Conflict of Interest Statement

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts or any contributors have a commercial interest nor were influenced by commercial interests in the creation of this course, financially or otherwise.