Hatem About Sayed
M.D., M.S., Plastic Surgeon
Course Objectives:
- Understand basic physiology of wound healing including inflammatory and proliferative phases, angiogenesis, collagen synthesis to a closed wound
- Understand important anatomical considerations including blood supply, pressure points, soft tissue availability
- Understand key host factors influencing wound healing capabilities including nutrition, mobility, smoking,and comorbidities
- Understand commonly used products and ingredients to promote healing
- Understand considerations for repair of wounds including direct closure, skin grafting, and flap reconstruction