Compression and Lower Limb Management

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

Host or Publisher Suffolk & NE Essex Primary Care Training Hub