what this Event is about
Do you find wound management confusing? Choosing a dressing, not finding what you want in your trolley, the leg ulcer that just won’t heal! Does a more complicated dressing mean better healing outcomes?
Do you know the difference between an arterial and a venous ulcer? What is best practice when should you refer to a specialist?
This workshop focuses on the practical side of managing leg ulcers – how to assess, then how to dress and maybe compress.
The second part of the workshop is all about dressing products. We will also explore some of the most common dressings available and their mode of action and to use these for lower leg ulcers whatever their diagnosis.
“Louise was an amazing presenter. Carnival cruise line never disappoints and so happy it was with this cruise line.”
– Emma, Dressing and Assessing, The South Pacific
Learning Outcomes
In this seminar, you will:
- Explore assessing before dressing, exploring lower leg ulcer aetiology & presentation
- Gain an understanding of compression for lower leg ulcer management
- Explore different dressing product categories and their mode of action
- Explore dressing after assessing, exploring products for lower leg wounds
You will Also learn:
- Different causes of lower leg ulcers
- Why a simple skin tear can turn into a chronic leg ulcer
- What is the best assessment process to undertake
- The red flags identified in the assessment process
- What are the key issues that influence dressing choice
- What are the key differences between venous and arterial ulcers – how do they present, what causes them, the best management strategies
- How to take the confusion out of compression therapy
- The application techniques associated with each form of compression therapy
- The main dressing categories associated with the management of lower leg ulcers
- The key tips in dressing selection
- The tricks associated with dressing application
- The management of exudate
- The right product selection for exudate management
Our Presenter:
Louise Webber
Masters of Nursing Science (Nursing Practioner), BA (Hons), RN
Louise has over 25 years of experience in Wound Management and established her Private Practice (Wound Therapies) in 2014.
She has worked in several public hospitals and Community settings in Australia and overseas. She currently works collaboratively with several Aged Care Providers and private hospitals and runs her specialist community wound clinic.
Louise was previously an Honorary Clinical Fellow for Australian Catholic University and continues to participate in research projects with a leading Queensland University.
Louise is passionate about wound care and strives for best practices. Additionally, she has participated in several international working groups for Pressure Injuries and Leg ulcers and frequently presents at workshops, conferences & seminars.
She is a mum of two, loves the Sunny Coast lifestyle and attempting to play golf!
“Thanks Louise your humor was so good to listen too, makes this topic really enjoyable seeing how you enjoy wounds so much – thank you”
– Tracy, Aged Care Fundamentals, The Gold Coast
Conference Program:
Sessions included today:
- Lower Leg Ulcers: Are they all the same?
- Not all in “Vein”- Let’s Explore Differences Between Venous & Arterial Leg Ulcers
- Compression = Confusion! Making sense of Oedema and VLU Management
- Understanding Wound Dressing Product Categories
- Assessing & Dressing: A Care Based Approach for Lower Leg Ulcers
- When the Exudate is High: Exploring Products that Manage Exudate
What’s Included:
- An extensive Conference program based on current best practice
- Conference Presenter who is a recognised expert in her field and is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, and passion with Conference Attendees
- A Conference pack that includes a notepad, pen, and additional information to support a fantastic Conference experience
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea as outlined in the program
- A Conference Transcript that identifies each session held at the Conference including the session synopsis and session presenters
- A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Conference Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
Registration Cost
$495.00 inc GST
Need more info?
The Venue:
mantra hervey bay
Buccaneer Drive
Hervey Bay Marina, QLD
(07) 4197 8200
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WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
Well worth attending to brush up on woundcare. Great info. Interactive workshop with practical application. Very knowledgeable presenter. Good venue
Gail
This event is very relevant and gives you a great insight and shows real photos, which is easier to relate to. Louise is a great teacher, easy to listen to, has a great depth of knowledge and found all the information interesting. Hands on too
Rebecca
Knowledgeable presenter, engaging with her audience. Not too formal learning, easy-going, fun.
Audrey
Great compact course. Enjoyed the visual/practical of session. It has helped me "see" how the dressings differ and how to use effectively.
Gina
The presentation was fantastic. Louise is a wonderful presenter. The information was well presented and easy to digest. Super interesting, and very helpful.
Rachel
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