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Hand Therapy 146
Hand Infections Epidemiology and Public Health Burden

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  • Discuss the history of hand infections and list the “5 great spaces” of the hand as described by Dr. Allan Kanavel
  • Discuss the epidemiology of hand infections and describe 2 key points related to incidence, and economic impact
  • Describe the 2 most common bacteria responsible for common hand infections and become familiar with antibacterial resistance
  • Outline and describe 6 risk factors and comorbidities for developing hand infections, including diabetes, HIV, immunosuppression, IV drug use, occupation and region
  • Discuss 4 principles of diagnosis and rehabilitation of hand infections

Joanne Brown, MS, OT, CHT

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