M. Dolores Farrer – Advanced Wound Care Treatments for the Lower Extremity

You can be new or experienced. the You know what you need to know about wound care the Complexity of wound care problems The knowledge of the A clinician needs access to creativity, resources and other essentials. the Development of a clearly communicated holistic care plan.

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M. Dolores Farrer – Advanced Wound Care Treatments for the Lower Extremity

• Is it worth investing in new tissue products and/or grafts? the extra cost?
• Your competence should be pushed to the forefront the Move to the next level with new techniques and confidence
• Take it home “pearls of wisdom” For chronic wounds
• “Show and Share” the Latest developments in dressings
• Here are some secrets to help your patients be more patient

You can be new or experienced. the You know what you need to know about wound care the Complexity of wound care problems The knowledge of the Access to resources, creativity, and support is essential for a clinician. the Development of a clearly communicated holistic care plan.

Dr. Dolores Farrer Assisted in wound care for More than 23 years. Her presentation style is lively and full of energy.-Tips and tricks from around the world-Of-the-trade. Topics include management the The most common lower extremity infections, advanced dressings and transplant applications, debridement methods and reducing the biofilm are all available. Expertise “Hands-On” sessions to enhance learning from a podiatrist’s unique point of view.

At the End of the You will leave this day not understanding, but understanding. the Science is key to success in this complex field. But science also plays a role. the Healing begins with the human side. Addressing the The challenges of “non-compliant” Patients, and having them follow the Anybody involved in health-care will be able to benefit from simple behavioral treatments. Understanding the world from your patient’s point of view will be an eye-Open for You will receive better healing outcomes from all your health care providers.

OUTLINE

So many Dressings, so little Time

Dressing Fundamentals for Advanced Pray

• The Art of Choosing the Appropriate dressing based upon the Wounds are essential
• Older products are now available in new versions
• Are higher costs associated with better results?
• Does silver become resistible?

Reduce It? – How to Reduce Bioburden and Debridement

• Treatments for Eschar, Gangrene, Fibrin, and Slough are best: Remove or leave alone
• Biofilm: Reduce, Identify and Remove
• Surgical vs. Non-Operative ways to clean a wound
• Can we treat infected people without antibiotics

Common Chronic Wounds Advanced Treatments

• Normal wound healing pathway
• In-In-depth review the Pathophysiology, appearances, locations, and treatments for:
  • Diabetic / Neuropathic Feet Ulcers
  • Insufficiency of the Venous
  • Arterial Ulcers
  • Pressure Injuries
• Vascular Testing: Ankle-Brachial Index, Doppler – understanding the Results
• Step-By-Step foot exams the High-Risk Patient
• How to treat diabetic foot deformities and prevent recurrence

Hands-On Lab

• Review of off-loading devices:
  • Total Contact Cast
  • CamWalker vs. CroWalker
  • Diabetic shoes
  • Custom inserts

Hands-Get 10% Off-loading Workshop (secrets by Dr. Farrer’s lab)

Advanced Dressings – What Works, What Doesn’t

• Tissue and biological grafts
• Preparing the Wound for Placement of graft
• Negative pressure for mechanical reasons
• Topical Oxygen

Lower Compression and Leg Edema Treatments: It’s More Than Just Compression

• What are compression pumps? the differences?
• Elastic vs. Inelastic Dressings
• Multi-layered compression wraps
• Protection the Periwounding and drainage control

Hands-On Lab

• Compression workshop to practice your skills

“I’m stressing over my wound” – Understanding the Stress and Delayed Wound Healing

• Identify stress-Induced factors the Patient with wounds
• The clinical strategies for overcoming delayed healing

Psychology of Wound Healing

• Make your patient part the Wound Care Team
• Communication techniques to promote compliance
• Positive change in patient behavior can be achieved with simple strategies

Hands-On Labs

• Compression dressings
• Discount-loading Techniques
• Share some of these photos the newest dressings

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OBJECTIVES

1. Develop the The proper treatment protocol for the The most common lower extremity injury.
2. Justify the The importance of off-Protective loading and demonstration techniques the You can get wound from pressure.
3. Please explain the The latest techniques to reduce the biofilm level in chronic wounds
4. Compare and contrast the Learn about the advantages of advanced tissue products, and how to prepare. the Wound for application.
5. Describe the There are two main types of dressings: those with structural characteristics and those that have utility.
6. Differentiate the A variety of compression devices, stockings and dressings.
7. Identify the Physical and biological mechanisms that underlie them for stress-This delayed wound healing can be caused.
8. Communicate effectively with patients to promote positive behavior change.