This workshop is intended for nurses who currently work with patients/residents/clients with lower leg wounds that require specialised compression therapy.

• Sep 08
  Tue 9:00 AM - Tue 3:00 PM Location: Invercargill

  • Free
  Registration not available

Description

• Overview of best practice venous leg ulcer guidelines and atypical             presentations.
• Describe risk factors, signs, and symptoms of arterial and venous leg ulcers.
• Discuss the principles of measuring the ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) in the          assessment of arterial disease.
• Discuss the principles and safety of applying compression in the prevention and   treatment of venous leg ulcers.
• Skin care and the importance of compression hosiery post healing to reduce ulcer           recurrence.
• Provide education for patients receiving compression therapy – bandages and      garments.
• District Nurses demonstrate competence in the application of Coban and Short    Stretch compression.

Skills Lab

Level 1, Learning and Research Centre

Southland Hospital

Prior to attendance completion of the Compression Therapy HeathLearn package (must be completed every 3-years)

External DHB attendee’s competency must be done in consultation with their organisation.

WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING ON YOUR LEGS FOR COMPRESSION BANDAGING APPLICATION.

Please contact Mandy Pagan or Shannan Miller CNS Wound

Cellphone: 027 807 0132 / 027 274 5570

or via email

amanda.pagan@southerndhb.govt.nz

shannan.miller@southerndhb.govt.nz