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Confirmed education zones

• Negative pressure wound therapy

  Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been shown to accelerate healing. This zone aims to remove some of the mystique from this technology. It will explain how it works, what wounds it is indicated for and why, the different types of systems available and the practicalities relating to its use.

• Wound assessment

  Before any treatment starts, you need a thorough assessment of the wound and the patient. This session will look at what and how to assess, and how to assess every wound consistently.

• Wound infection

  Infection is a major cause of wound-related problems. This session will get you thinking about how to identify infection in different wounds, how to distinguish infection from colonisation, and how to deal with each effectively.

• Leg ulcer management

  Compression therapy is the corner-stone of leg ulcer management. In this session, you will take part in practical demonstrations of the correct application of different types of compression bandages, and discuss the most appropriate dressings to use.

• Wound pain

  Pain is part of having a wound, but how healthcare professionals deal with a wound can make it much worse, or better. This session will show you different aspects of the pain experience, and how you can assess and manage patients' wound-related pain effectively.

• Pressure area care

  Pressure ulcers are perhaps the most avoidable type of wound. This session will help you explore why pressure damage occurs, and practical strategies for reducing the risk of damage.

• Wound exudate

  Exudate is a vital ingredient in wound healing, but also needs to be managed to ensure it doesn't become a wounding agent itself. Using some novel models, this session will get you thinking about the role of exudate and demonstrate a variety of different management strategies.

•  Skin Essentials

  Well moisturised, hydrated skin will reduce the risk of skin conditions, such as eczema, from occurring and increase patient comfort. This session will show you how to identify the differences between various types of skin formulations available and determine their best use.