Pressure Care Education Seminars - March 2010

Dates

4th March - 12th March 2010

Location

4th March - Wellington - 9am - 11am & 1pm - 3pm

5th March - Christchurch - 9am - 11am & 1pm - 3pm

10th March - Auckland - 9am - 11am & 1pm - 3pm

12th March - Tauranga - - 9am - 11am & 1pm - 3pm

Description of event

Join us as we review the uniqueness and vulnerability of our largest organ, the skin. From Invacare UK our 'Posture and Pressure Care Product Specialist' - Ian Bickerton will firstly present and discuss Pressure Ulcers and their implications for both Patients and Carers to gain a basic understanding of:

* Skin Anatomy
* Mechanical causes of pressure ulcers.
* Intrinsic and Extrinsic Risk factors in the development of pressure ulcers.
* Risk Assessment Tools.
* Implications for care.

He will then demonstrate how innovative support surface designs can effectively reduce and eliminate pressure ulcers to enhance the quality of care outcomes, with an open discussion on care practices from around the world.

Attendees

Disabled People Nurses, Support Workers, ACC, Nurse managers, Carers

RSVP by Feb 12th 2010

Places are limited, so be sure to email your RSVP (full name, date and time of seminar) so a seat for you and your colleagues are reserved. For more information on this event, please call us on 0508 468 222.

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Links referenced

email your RSVP: mailto:marketing@invacare.co.nz
BOOK NOW!: mailto:marketing@invacare.co.nz

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