SURG 710F Wound & Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine

Credits: 2
Students will learn to workup and evaluate the etiology and underlying contributing factors for a chronic non-healing wound. Students participate in both the OHSU and VAMC wound clinics. They will participate in the treatment of these wounds including placement of compression wraps, offloading casts, and perform debridements. They will learn the principles of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit