Diagnosis and management of foreign bodies in the skin.
OBJECTIVE
To enhance the learner's competence in the diagnosis and management of foreign bodies in the skin.


BACKGROUND
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.


OBJECTIVE
After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Accurately assess clinical presentation of foreign bodies in skin wounds. 2. Demonstrate use of diagnostic tests and injury management.
Winland-Brown
Jill E
JE
Florida Atlantic University, USA.
Allen
Sandra
S
D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D014945:Wound Healing