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Epidermolysis Bullosa EB Care Training

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SCHSSaudi Commission for Health Specialties

12 continuing medical education hours

ACA-20240005434

12 CMEOnsiteLectureEnglishالعربية

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Sharaf Hospital - Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad Al Saud Conference Hall

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Introduction

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a group of rare genetic disorders that cause the skin and mucous membranes to form painful blisters and sores. These conditions present significant challenges in healthcare, as they require a deep understanding of patients' needs and the best approaches to wound management and complication prevention. This training course aims to equip healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and healthcare practitioners, with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa. Through this course, participants will learn the basics of diagnosis, the different types of EB, daily care methods, and effective wound management.

Objectives

  • Recognize the prevalence and impact of EB in Saudi Arabia and Hail.
  • Define the genetic types of EB and the methods used for genetic diagnosis and testing.
  • Apply evidence-based treatment guidelines for managing different wound types in each EB variant.
  • Prepare and conduct wound care techniques, including initial lavaseptic cleaning and debridement.
  • Analyze the effectiveness of advanced solutions for EB wound care and their benefits.
  • Formulate care plans tailored to the specific needs of EB patients, including newborns.
  • Create strategies for infection management and maintaining healthy skin in EB patients.
  • Construct protocols for blister management, including puncturing techniques and post-puncture care.
  • List appropriate dressing fixation methods and practice them during hands-on workshops.
  • These objectives aim to provide participants with a thorough understanding and practical skills for managing EB effectively.

Main Theme

  • Genetic Types of EB
  • Genetic Diagnosis and Testing
  • Problems and Wound Types in Each EB Type
  • Evidence-Based Treatment Guidelines
  • Advanced Solutions: Mode of Action & Benefits
  • Key Wound Care Considerations in EB
  • Specialized Care for Newborns
  • Workshops: Selection of Appropriate Dressing Fixation Methods and Hands-on Training in Pairs
  • Maintaining Healthy Skin
  • Infection Management
  • Hands-on Patient Care Workshops
  • Workshops and Hands-on Training
  • Workshops: Initial Lavaseptic Cleaning & Debridement Techniques

Outcomes

By the end of this guide, participants will: Have a comprehensive understanding of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), including its genetic types and treatment strategies. They will be equipped to apply evidence-based wound care techniques, manage infections, and provide specialized care for both newborns and adults. Participants will also gain hands-on skills in advanced wound care, blister management, and selecting appropriate dressing methods, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality care to



Target Audience

  • Public and Community Health
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Pediatrics
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pharmacy
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • General Clinical Pharmacy
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Dermatology
  • Pain Management Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing Critical Care
  • Emergency Room & Trauma
  • Family Medicine