WEEKEND OF WOUNDS: MANAGING WOUNDS OF THE LOWER LEG
20 - 21 February 2021 | The Sunshine CoastCONFERENCE 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”