The indications for each type of compression device are discussed. Clinical Decision Making This session is designed to help the participant to assimilate the material presented in the lecture sessions. Clinical cases are presented with color photo documentation and participants work in small groups to develop treatment plans. Several cases can be discussed in one hour or the hour can be broken into smaller units of time and interspersed throughout the seminar. Evaluation and Documentation Wound models are used in this session that reviews methods of wound assessment and documentation.
Individuals work in small group format and practice wound cleansing and measurement.
This session focuses on simple clinical tests that can be used to evaluate the vascular and sensory systems. Participants will be taught to perform tests for rubor of dependency, venous filling time, venous reflux, foot pressure measurements and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing. The principles of Doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of venous and arterial disease are discussed. Participants will learn to perform an ankle-brachial index and to assess valvular competence of the venous system. Participants are taught to identify tissue types like subcutaneous fat, fascia, muscle, tendon and blood vessels and gain practice in callus shaving and eschar removal.