“Mixed ulcers – aetiology, management & care planning”
Course Content
What does mixed arterial-venous ulceration mean? How do I manage it? What comes first venous or arterial disease? Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complicated by underlying pathology. These factors may well impact on healing outcomes and prolonged healing times leading to increased cost and impact on quality of life.
The first step in wound management is to establish the aetiology of the wound. This includes a comprehensive medical assessment looking at medication, wound history and social factors. An understanding of the patient’s history, background will facilitate diagnosis and implement an appropriate plan of care. When do you refer to a specialist for a non-healing wound? What information do you need for this?
This webinar will explore the complexities of mixed aetiology for lower leg ulceration. It will look at best practice and explore a patient-centred approach to leg ulcer management. It will also investigate prevention strategies and approaches to managing the complexities of arterial-venous leg ulceration.
Learning Outcomes
In this session you will:
- Explore the complexities of lower leg ulceration
- Gain an understanding of the aetiology of mixed aetiology leg ulcers
- Explore the assessment of lower limb wounds as a patient-centred approach to management
- Review management and prevention strategies for mixed lower leg ulceration
Masters Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner), BA (Hons), RN
Louise has over 20 years’ experience in wound management and has worked across a number of public hospitals and Community Nurse Settings both in Australia and overseas.
She completed her Master of Nursing Science with QUT & became an endorsed Nurse Practitioner in 2014 and currently runs her own private practice in Skin Integrity & Wound Management. She works collaboratively with a number of Aged Care providers, private hospitals and community nursing services. Louise also runs 2 specialist wound clinics for a GP practice and community nursing group…Read More>>