Event details:

Title: Varicose Veins and Ulcers – Referral Pathways and Options for Treatment
Speaker: Dr Michael Wu, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2020
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Where: Zoom Webinar- dial in from your PC/laptop/mobile phone/tablet
Program: 12.30-1.15pm presentations | 1.15pm-1.30pm Q&A

Session Overview

The following areas will be covered in this webinar:

  • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common presentation in general practice and vascular surgical referrals;
  • Swelling, varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis, skin changes and ulcers encompass the spectrum of presentations for CVI;
  • A discussion of the anatomy and presentation of CVI will guide the interventions that are feasible and offered to patients;
  • Venous and mixed arteriovenous ulcers can be difficult to manage, and a further discussion of the dressings and management strategies will be offered; and,
  • Referral of patients with CVI to various options in the public and private sectors will be presented.

RACGP

  • 2 CPD Activity points

Event Registration

Spaces are limited

Please RSVP by providing the following details and a Zoom webinar link will be sent directly to the email address you provided (if you do not receive a link to your inbox, we suggest checking your Spam and Junk folders).

  • First name and surname
  • RACGP number
  • Practice name
  • Practice suburb and postcode
  • Occupation

Please direct your enquiries to [email protected]

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