This study day is intended for nurse and allied health professionals who care for and/or have an interest in the management of patients undergoing lower limb amputation.

  • Mar 18
    Tue 8:00 AM - Tue 4:00 PM Dunedin Annually
    • Free
    Registration not available
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Description

Desired Learning Outcomes:
Participants will extend their practice knowledge, understanding, and skills in the management and care of patients undergoing lower limb amputation.
Content:
• Vascular surgery and limb sparing procedures.
• Wound Management pathways
• Acute pain management
• Acute postoperative management- an MDT approach
• Occupational Therapy and the Discharge Destination
• Prosthetics and the Rehabilitation Phase
• Practical workshop – patient moving and handling and product demonstration

Staff not working for or within Dunedin Hospital
• Register with Andrea Dorne, 4th Floor Clinical Nurse Educator Andrea.Dorne@southerndhb.govt.nz