Compression and Lower Limb Management

Schedule

Wed Mar 29 2023 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

Location

Grove Medical Centre | Felixstowe, EN

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Compression and Lower Limb Management
About this Event

9am – 4pm




Pre-learning** Online learning short modules – Lower limb management/chronic oedema 2 sessions – have to complete prior to attending. Digital invite with link.




*Delegate MUST have a sponsor for clinical competencies – Sponsor to contacted for confirmation*




SESSION 1 – Set the scene (1.5hr)


Introduction,


Guest Data (Burden of Wounds) and Betty’s Story


Self Care


Best Practice and National Wound Care Strategy Programme


Pathways within the formulary


Myths & Truths


Red Flags


Pre - Doppler A&P, CVI, Signs & Symptoms


Achieving 20mmHg


Case study pre learning




SESSION 2 – Building on session 1, Full holistic assessment (2.5hr-3hr)


Overview of A&P


Holistic Assessment including full lower limb assessment


Classification VLU, PAD, Differential diagnosis


ABPI – Huntleigh Theory




Refreshment break






Compression theory and standards. – later on


Compression garments including Self-care donning and doffing - Consideration of compression – after assessment


Leg Ulcer kits, wraps instead of bandages - Venus 4 study


Gold standard compression - Therapeutic compression


Difference between round knit and flat knit.


Case studies and Q&A




SESSION 3 – Interim Therapy


Chronic oedema/Exudate management


Skin care basics


Signpost as per pathway in the formulary




Huntleigh Practical




1 hr Lunch break – stands - checklist




SESSION 4 – Practical Workstations




Short presentation on compression options, include generic formulary TL options for hosiery kits/wraps (specialist medi), bandaging where fits in. Donning aid guidance – Demonstration.




Give out numbers




Then into Practical stations




L&R wraps and hosiery kits


Medi hosiery kits


Actico


Urgo bandaging




Case study post learning


Survey monkey






SESSION 5 – Close of day/discussion around maintenance


CHROSS Checker


Future care


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Grove Medical Centre, Grove Road, Felixstowe, United Kingdom

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