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