WEEKEND OF WOUNDS: MANAGING WOUNDS OF THE LOWER LEGS

CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS

This conference explores the complex area of lower leg ulceration. You will learn about best practice wound management including wound aetiology, factors affecting wound healing and dressing selection.

Take part in 3 separate workshops on conducting a doppler, compression bandaging, and ongoing oedema management.

CONFERENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this seminar you will:

• Gain an understanding of the aetiology of lower leg ulcers
• Investigate factors affecting wound healing outcomes for lower leg ulceration
• Explore and participate in assessment & management of lower leg ulceration
• Discuss Best Practice & Principles for lower leg ulcers

YOU WILL LEARN:

• About lower leg ulceration
• How to assess, dress, and compress
• The difference between venous and arterial leg ulcers
• Best practice management strategies
• What doppler assessment is and why it is so important
• The correct way to use a doppler
• About toe pressures
• How to manage oedema
• The different products that can be used for oedema management
• The long-term management strategies for oedema
• About oedema garments, measuring and fitting
• How intermittent pneumatic compression works
• About compression wraps
• Heaps! – come and join us