Course
External Fixator Care and Considerations
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Course Overview
Author: R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN
This course delves into the use of external fixators, emphasizing the importance of nursing care in optimizing patient outcomes and the physiological principles of fracture healing. Learners will explore the benefits and complications of external fixation, such as minimizing soft tissue disruption and managing pin site infections. Learners will also explore patient education, infection prevention, and device management. This comprehensive approach provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge to enhance patient care and achieve successful treatment outcomes using external fixation.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Types and Construction
- Benefits
- Complications
- Nursing Considerations
- Patient and Family Education
- Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Pin Sites
- Recognizing Signs of Pin Site Infection
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC 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 External Fixator Care and Considerations. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify and manage the benefits and complications of external fixation.
- Recognize common complications of external fixators.
- Discuss the critical role of nursing care in the success of external fixation.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: October 08, 2027
Course Offering: #488