Session outline
Managing exudate in chronic wounds can be challenging and can impact wound healing and patient quality of life.
This engaging hands-on session incorporating theory and practical demonstrations led by Nurse Practitioner Tabatha Rando will explore:
- Understanding exudate, the challenges of wound exudate and its impact on wound healing
- Gain clinical insights through case studies and practical examples
- Learn about a holistic approach to wound healing considering wound, patient, clinician.
- Understand the considerations and importance of dressing selection for exuding wounds
- Practical hands-on workshop
- Exploring the ‘leaky leg’ and compression
- Dressings and exudate
Learning outcomes
- Understanding exudate, the challenges of wound exudate and its impact on wound healing
- Gain clinical insights through case studies and practical examples
- Learn about a holistic approach to wound healing considering wound, patient, clinician.
- Understand the considerations and importance of dressing selection for exuding wounds
- Practical hands-on workshop
Target audience
Applicable to all attendees with an interest in wound and involved in managing wounds.
- Allied health
- Medical practitioners
- Students
- Trainees
- Nursing staff
- General public
- All of the above
Agenda
| Presentation time | Presentation title | Speaker name / Moderator |
|---|---|---|
| 4 minutes | Opening and Introductions | Jackie Soong |
| 20 minutes | Understanding Wound exudate and its impact on wound healing Practical examples | Tabatha Rando |
| 15 minutes | Holistic approach to wound management | Kate Weger |
| 15 minutes | Importance of dressing selection Case Studies | Tabatha Rando & Kate Weger |
| 50 minutes | Practical Workshop: Workshop Overview (10 mins) (20 mins each session then swap) Exploring the ‘leaky leg’ and compression Absorption and retention demonstrations | |
| 15 minutes | Q&A | Tabatha Rando & Kate Weger |
| 1 min | Close | Jackie Soong |
