Here - EWMA 2013

Workshop descriptionsWednesday 15 May16:45 -18:00Session Room C1Wednesday 15 May16:45 -18:00Room B1Wednesday 15 May16:45 -18:00Room 18Thursday 16 May10:00 -11:00Room 18Thursday 16 May10:00 -11:30Room 19andFriday 17 May13:15 -14:45Room 19Skincare of patients with a chronic woundThis session will provide an overview of common skin problems of the wound edge andthe surrounding skin. Strategies for the prevention of wound-associated skin problems andsome treatments will be described. The session focus lies in the practical aspects ofchoosing a skin care regimen for different skin states of periwound skin. Different galenicformulations of skin care products will be presented and tested during the workshop.Speakers: Severin Läuchli, Luc GrysonCompression bandagingThis session will enable participants to:• Understand the aetiology and noninvasive investigations for leg ulceration prior toapplication of compression therapy• Develop an understanding of the principles underpinning compression therapy• Become aware of the different types of compression• Understand application of compression therapy (short- and long-stretch)Speakers: Helen Strapp, Niamh McLainPodiatryFoot ulcers in diabetic patients are associated with high direct and indirect cost!This workshop has focus on podiatry and how do we treat diabetic patients?This is a workshop with practical tips and tricks for all health care professionals inthe multidisciplinary team. These subject will be a part of the workshop:• Find the risk patients in time!• Prevention, education and treatment.• Principles for off-loading, by using individually made insoles and therapeuticsandals and cast. Try the materials and sandals.• How to cut callosities – apples and orange.• Gait analysis for prevention foot ulcers and recidive.Speakers: Anne Rasmussen and Marianne LundgreenImplementation of patient safety initiatives(prevention of pressure ulces as a case)After this session, participants will be able to:• Understand the key drivers and barriers for improving quality and safety• Understand the model of improvement and the idea of small scale testing• Understand the idea of improvement driven by daily measurement• Describe key elements SKIN bundleThis workshop is planned in collaboration with The Danish Society for Patient Safety(DSFP).Speakers: Vibeke Rischel, Hamish Laing, Hayley PhillipsDebridementDebridement is known and described by many wound care experts as an essential processof wound bed preparation that promotes wound healing. This workshop will help participantsbecome familiar with debridement, including surgical/sharp, enzymatic, autolytical,chemical, biosurgical, and mechanical techniques. Participants will gain knowledge aboutwound evaluation, the goals of debridement (when and why), limits, dangers, and relatedmeasures. Attendees will be able to practice sharp debridement and learn the necessarypractical skills to integrate this essential practice in their wound care management tool kit.Speakers: Carolyn Wyndham-White, Laurent Chabal, Finn Gottrup40