The F.P.T.A. has approved this course for 2 continuing education hours.

At the successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Identify the differences between various lines and tubes.
  
• List what to look for when evaluating a wound.
  
• Recall common lab tests and what their results mean.
  
• Describe three aspects of the chronic phase of shoulder-hand syndrome.
  
• List three clinical signs of infection that warrant a call to the physician.
  
• Recall three types of CVAs caused by ischemia/clots.  

Kathryn E. Norman is a physical therapist specializing in adult acute and subacute care including evaluation and treatment of orthopedic, neurologic, and general medical patients. She also has experience in both inpatient and outpatient wound care. Kathryn is a graduate of the University of Florida physical therapy program in the class of 1994. She has been working in acute care at Shands at Alachua General Hospital for eight years. Kathryn has been a clinical instructor for over 20 students. She has assisted with the development of forms, clinical pathways, and has served on the Clinical Education Committee at her hospital. She is responsible for supportive staff education and competencies and assists with clinical development.