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Course Information

• Types of leg ulcers (venous, arterial, diabetic, mixed) • Causes and risk factors (poor circulation, diabetes, trauma) • Pathophysiology of wound development • Patient history and physical examination • Cleaning and debridement techniques • Dressing selection and application • Infection control and use of antibiotics when necessary • Pain management • Principles and benefits of compression for venous ulcers • Types of compression bandages and stockings • Proper application techniques • Use of advanced therapies (e.g., negative pressure wound therapy, skin grafts) • Nutritional support • Exercise and lifestyle modifications • Teaching patients self-care techniques • Importance of skin care and regular monitoring • Strategies to prevent recurrence • Proper record-keeping for treatment progress • Collaboration with specialists (vascular surgeons, dermatologist, podiatrists)

Learning Outcomes

To be able to plan the care of a patient with a Leg Ulcer.
To understand the pathophysiology of leg ulceration,
To be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system and underlying factors that influence leg and foot ulceration.
Describe the characteristics of venous and arterial ulcers
Be able to recognise factors that effect wound healing
Recognise that leg ulceration is a sign/symptom of an underlying problem that needs to be identified
Recognise when a patient with a chronic wound, needs further assessment/Assess patients with ulceration using a systematic approach
Utilise assessment forms correctly
Identify relevant information
Describe what Doppler ultrasound is and how it works
Perform a Lower Leg assessment including ABPI
Implement the findings of ABPI in context with the nursing assessment
Describe treatment strategies
Describe the effect of compression bandaging on the superficial venous system
Utilise compression bandages appropriately
Correctly apply a recognised bandage regime
Recognise the importance of prevention strategies
Demonstrate how to measure and choose the ideal compression hosiery