Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and its role in Primary Health Care – Webinar

This 1.5-2 hour interactive webinar, led by a lymphoedema practitioner, will guide you through the theory of vascular versus arterial disease. You'll also learn how to perform a vascular assessment prior to referring for an ABPI.

Includes a downloadable workbook with step-by-step instructions.

Learning Outcomes:
• Describe in simple terms the difference between venous and arterial disease
• Recognise the typical assessment findings of vascular and arterial disease
• Understand the importance of performing an ABPI/TBI
• Determine patient suitability for lower limb compression therapy based on the results of the vascular assessment
• Justify the billing of an ABPI
• Assess the requirement for an ABPI
• Case study
• Identify the pros and cons for different ABPI devices
• Learn how to perform a vascular assessment