Wound Management – Lower Leg Ulcer Management Workshop

SYNOPSIS
Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complex due to their underlying pathology.

The very nature of these wounds can result in prolonged healing times and impact on an individual’s quality of life.

Do you know the difference between an arterial and venous leg ulcer? How do you manage an ulcer with mixed aetiology? What about atypical leg ulcers?

This workshop will provide an overview of different types of leg ulcers and precedes workshops to follow that will look at them in more detail.

We will explore the wound presentations, best practice and clinical management.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At this workshop, you will:

• Explore the complexities of lower leg ulceration
• To identify different leg ulcer aetiology and presentation
• Gain an understanding of best practice for managing leg ulcers
• Explore clinical management for these wound types