Join us for an informative workshop and advance your knowledge on wound management for diabetic foot and lower limb ulcers. This session will cover the critical importance of foot examinations and educating patients about proper foot care. Learn to assess the severity of foot ulcers in terms of blood supply, wound infection and understand the vital role of an interdisciplinary team involved in wound management for diabetic feet and leaky legs.

Elevate your practice and improve patient outcomes by equipping yourself with latest insights in wound management.

Learning outcomes:

• Discuss the importance of foot examinations and imparting knowledge about foot care to people with diabetes.
• Assess the severity of foot & lower leg ulcers in people with diabetes in terms of blood supply, wound infection, associated soft tissue, or bone involvement.
• Outline the role and function of an interdisciplinary diabetes foot clinic team.
• Summarise wound management for diabetic foot and leaky legs.
• List referral pathways and specific support services available for ATSI patients

Presented by:

• Taliesin Ellis, Clinical Nurse Consultant- Wound Management
• Shaun Stratton, Senior SA Health podiatrist