Driving Wound Care Forward: AI, Wearables, and Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Guest: Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC
The integration of near-infrared spectroscopy, bacterial fluorescence, and AI-powered imaging is accelerating precision in wound management. Discover how sensor technology, smart bandages, and real-time data from wearables are standardizing care, reducing variability, and enabling faster clinical decision-making with Ms. Kara Couch. She's a certified wound care nurse practitioner, the Director of Wound Care Services at George Washington University Hospital, and an Associate Research Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University.
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Improving Postoperative Wound Outcomes Through Patient-Centered Education and Systemic Tools
Guest: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS
Gaps in patient education and care coordination after surgery often hinder postoperative wound recovery. Join Dr. Karen Bauer as she discusses the importance of health literacy, access, and evidence-based care algorithms in engaging patients and support systems across the continuum. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Atlanta.
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Driving Wound Care Forward: AI, Wearables, and Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Guest: Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC
The integration of near-infrared spectroscopy, bacterial fluorescence, and AI-powered imaging is accelerating precision in wound management. Discover how sensor technology, smart bandages, and real-time data from wearables are standardizing care, reducing variability, and enabling faster clinical decision-making with Ms. Kara Couch. She's a certified wound care nurse practitioner, the Director of Wound Care Services at George Washington University Hospital, and an Associate Research Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University.
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Improving Surgical Outcomes: Strategies to Prevent Wound Complications
Guest: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS
Postsurgical wound complications can drastically impact patient outcomes, lead to preventable readmissions, and drive up healthcare costs. Hear from Dr. Karen Bauer as she explores the multifactorial risks that increase susceptibility to wound dehiscence and infection and provides proactive strategies to minimize complications and enhance healing. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Atlanta.
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Improving Postoperative Wound Outcomes Through Patient-Centered Education and Systemic Tools
Guest: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS
Gaps in patient education and care coordination after surgery often hinder postoperative wound recovery. Join Dr. Karen Bauer as she discusses the importance of health literacy, access, and evidence-based care algorithms in engaging patients and support systems across the continuum. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Atlanta.
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