Edema Essentials

Untreated edema can lead to more severe problems such as stasis dermatitis, discomfort/pain, venous ulcerations, progressed lymphedema and decreased mobility. By recognizing and intervening early, we as clinicians can makea significant impact on quality of life for our clients and possibly prevent the progression of this disease. Through improving your assessment skills at the bedside, you can empower your patients to make a significant change in the trajectory of their livelihood. Clinicians that are involved in rehabilitative medicine are a critical piece to guiding their patients to add wellness into their lifespan and demonstratethe impact early intervention can make in our clients' lives.

This course will aim to improve the bedside assessment skills of edema, give practical intervention guidance and guide the clinician on specialist referral needs. Through step-by-step descriptions, this education aims to be applicable immediately after learning for edema assessment, interventions and goal setting.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Quickly improve your clients' quality of life and safety with edema management practical techniques.
• Practical assessment and re-assessment strategies for basic edema management and flags for when to refer to an edema management specialist.