Australian Nurse Teachers Society

WEEKEND OF WOUNDS: MANAGING WOUNDS OF THE LOWER LEG

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 session.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• 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

DAY ONE: SAT 20 FEB 2021

Topics covered today will include: 

• Arterial & Venous ulcers – the why’s, why not’s & wounds!
• Overview – Epidemiology, Types of leg ulcers, Guidelines, and Complex lower leg assessment

• Scenario based Q&A session

DAY TWO: SUN 21 FEB 2021

Topics covered today will include:

• An overview of oedema management
• Workshop -“How fabulous is Compression”
• Long-term management of oedema
• Workshop – “Speed dating for oedema management”

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