Introduction to Puncture Wound Care in Outpatient Occupational Settings

Speaker: Rachael  L. Ticho Zacks, MD, MPH, BA
Chief Resident, Occupational & Environmental Medicine Program
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Discussant: John W. Burress, MD, MPH, FACOEM
Principal and Medical Director, OccMed Consulting and Injury Care, Boston MA

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to 1) describe a range of puncture wound scenarios in a construction-worker population; 2) describe basic concepts of foreign body removal in outpatient settings; 3) describe indications for the prevention of infections including wound care management, tetanus and antibiotic administration; and to 4) list situations that indicate the need for referral.

This event will be in person for anyone with an active Harvard appointment (student, staff, faculty).

For anyone interested in attending the Grand Rounds Seminar remotely

You will receive the zoom link after you register.