This program is presented by the Regional Wound Management Clinical Nurse Consultants and is a very interactive and hands on workshop.

PROGRAM

VASCULAR ASSESSMENT OF THE LOWER LIMB

• Vascular assessment of the lower limb
• Differential diagnosis of venous & arterial leg ulcers
• Clinical symptoms of PAD
• Ankle/Toe Brachial Pressure Index
• Performing a Buergers test
• Lower limb assessment chart

DEBRIDEMENT

• Modes of debridement
• Indications & contraindications to debridement
• Precautions for debridement
• Introduction to Sharp Wound Debridement
• Identification skin and body structures
• Practice session