The Medical Management of Nipple/Breast Wounds During Lactation
$12.50
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Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 year
Overview
This 1.25-hour course addresses management of nipple and breast wounds during lactation.
Objectives
- Explain basic principles of wound care management.
- Describe common etiologies for nipple wounds during lactation.
- Explain medical strategies for nipple and breast wound healing during lactation based on principles of wound care.
Topic Outline
- Categorization of wounds
- Basic principles of wound care
- Signs of wound infection
- Causes of nipple/breast wounds during lactation
- Management of wounds based on diagnosis
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed The Medical Management of Nipple/Breast Wounds During Lactation and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1.25(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Nursing Credits: All state boards for nursing licensure approve of educational offerings that are approved by the American Nursing Credentialling Center (ANCC)
According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal. https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
Speakers
Katrina B. Mitchell MD, IBCLC, FACS , is a board-certified general surgeon, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, and international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) whose practice includes the care and surgery of women with breast cancer and benign breast disease. She also treats maternal complications of lactation, and has a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum breast cancer.
She resides in Santa Barbara, California and practices at the Ridley Tree Cancer Center at Sansum Clinic. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her son at the beach.
More information about her clinical and educational interests is available at physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/contact.
Conflicts of Interest
None