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Wound Care, Tissue Viability and Infection Control – Part 4
Overview
- Consider the overarching purpose of undertaking ABPI assessment as part of lower limb assessment
- Recognise the principles of hand Doppler ultrasound to measure systolic pressure and ABPI calculation
- Understand the ABPI readings and implications for treatment
- Identify when compression bandaging is contraindicated
- Demonstration of compression bandaging and workshop
- Recognise the differences in short and long stretch compression
- Demonstration of compression bandage application and workshop
Description
This course is taught using Huntleigh Doppler and using KTwo and Actico compression bandaging (with company support).
In order to attend part 4 you MUST have previously completed parts 1, 2 and 3. If you think you have done so and are having problems booking, please contact the office. This course is for NURSES only. HCAs cannot attend, even if they have done parts 1, 2 and 3.
We recommend that staff who require this training attend an update every 3 years, this is to ensure they are aware of the most up to date information, skills, techniques and consumables / dressings.
When: 15 Jul 2021
Duration: Half Day
Venue: Rosemary Street Health Centre, Rosemary Street, Mansfield
- Available to:
- ANP
- Nurse
Masks and gloves must be worn for this session.
Refreshments will be provided
Trainer
Alison Parnham
Alison Parnham, RGN. BSc (Hons) in Tissue Viability and Specialist Nursing Practice, Practitioner Health Lecturer University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences.