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Webinar length: 1 hr 30 minutes Do your clients require lower limb compression therapy? Did you know that an ankle brachial pressure index should be performed to assess for arterial disease in the legs prior to compression therapy (Wounds UK, 2019).
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
