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Dr. Carmen Elena Ruiz Henao

MD, MSc, FREMAP

Spain

Presentation(s)

Differing definitions of a skin tear panel: Reviewing “Critical analysis of the consensus document on current advances in risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of skin tears”

Medical asistence FREMAP (Spain).
Specialist in Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. U. of Antioquia - Medellin (Colombia).
Master in Deterioration of Skin Integrity, Ulcers and Wounds, Catholic University of Valencia (Spain).
Expert in Diabetic Foot, Universidad Panamericana.
Professor of the Diploma of Skills Development for Health Profesional on Wounds and Stomas, Global University.

Founding member and former secretary. Current Communications Committee Coordinator (2023-2025) Latin American Multidisciplinary Confederation of Wounds, Stomas and Incontinence (COMLHEI).
Member of ASECOHE: Scientific Association of Health Professionals specializing in the care of people with wounds, Ostomies and skin integrity care (Colombia).
Member of the European Wound Society (EWMA).
Member of ISTAP.
Author of the Pentagon tool.
Member of the editorial board of the Journal Wound Care- Latam and the International Wound Journal.

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Corporate Partners

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In January 2016, ISTAP became an official interest group of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC).

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