Leg Ulcers and Compression Therapy

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Updated 17 Aug 2022 Certificate ANCC Accredited

Leg ulcers affect many people, with venous leg ulcers developing in approximately 10 to 20 people per 1,000. Although venous ulcers generally respond well to compression therapy, arterial ulcers have a different aetiology and management. This Ausmed Course will assist healthcare professionals to care appropriately for a person experiencing a leg ulcer.

Content

5 Video Units • 13 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
1 Question
Holistic Assessment
1 Question
12m
What Causes Lower Limb Ulcers?
3 Questions
9m
When is Compression Therapy Appropriate?
1 Question
1m
Principle and Variety of Compression Therapy
5 Questions
11m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Patients in your care will receive effective lower limb assessment and appropriate care planning.

2

Apply the principles of selection and application of compression therapy as management for leg ulcers for specific patients.

3

Explain and educate patients and other team members about the role and types of compression therapy in the management of leg ulcers.

Who it's for:

Registered nurses and healthcare professionals who manage people with chronic venous as well as arterial insufficiency and leg ulcers through the use of compression therapy.

Why it's needed:

The quality of life of a person with a leg ulcer is usually diminished whilst their management consumes significant health resources. Identifying the type of leg ulcer a person has is crucial to appropriate care planning and healing. Therefore, correct assessment of the lower limb is a critical aspect of care. Compression therapy used to treat venous ulcers promotes healing and is a recognised primary management strategy.

To safely and effectively initiate, apply and monitor compression therapy clinicians require appropriate training, skills and confidence. Where this is lacking, patients who should benefit are not always offered compression therapy. Increased appropriate use of compression therapy to manage leg ulcers would result in improved quality of life, patient health outcomes and significant savings to the healthcare budget of governments, service providers and patients.

Purpose:

Assist healthcare professionals to safely and effectively manage patients’ leg ulcers through the correct application of compression therapy to the lower limb.

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Last updated17 Aug 2022

Published01 Jun 2020

Due for review27 Nov 2025
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