Module: Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept of the PICO Implementation Hub

Introduction

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept of the PICO Implementation Hub

Combat the repercussions

The PICO Implementation Hub contains everything you need to know about PICO sNPWT.

Evidence that supports its use, with insights and recommendations from an international panel
Tools to help build a business case for wider use of PICO sNPWT in your setting
Instructional posters, checklists, pathways and protocols to share quickly and easily with colleagues

You can tailor your experience at every step, reading, watching and sharing content in the order and at a pace which suits you.

This is the cardiothoracic surgery programme

An established PICO sNPWT user that is ready to implement a pathway / protocol

Review the relevant recommendations of the consensus publication
Recall the burden of SSCs and why it is important to reduce them
Apply accurate identification of the most appropriate patient group at risk of developing SSCs based upon pre-operative risk assessment
Use practical tools to enable successful implementation of bespoke closed surgical incision management pathways and protocols using PICO sNPWT within the surgical care pathway
Establish application excellence for PICO sNPWT