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

• Feb 11
  Tue 9:00 AM - Tue 3:00 PM Location: Invercargill

  • Free
  amanda.pagan@southerndhb.govt.nz
• Aug 05
  Tue 9:00 AM - Tue 3:00 PM Location: Invercargill

  • Free
  amanda.pagan@southerndhb.govt.nz

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.
• District Nurses demonstrate competence in the application of compression therapy.

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