| CODE | POD3010 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Management of Ulcers | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Podiatry | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This is a clinically based subject in which students undertake a sustained period of clinical podiatric practice at the Ulcer Management Clinic. The aim of this unit is to develop high-level clinical skills and professionalism in the management of ulcers. Objectives: At the end of the module, students will be able to: - Show an understanding of the different types of Ulcers - Show an understanding of the properties and indications of the various types of dressings - Show an understanding of the aetiology (systemic or otherwise) of ulcers. - Demonstrate an aseptic technique - Show an understanding in the general principles of the management of ulcers. - Identify and critically discuss recent research studies in the management of ulcers. Content: - Aetiology of ulcers - Prevention of complications - Management of established ulcers - History taking and assessment - Examination of the wound - Cleansing agents and desloughing agents - Criteria for the ideal wound dressing - Types of dressings used in podiatric practice - Hyperbaric Oxygen - Scotchast boots - Padding and orthotic technique - Other aspects of management |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | OMAR SCHEMBRI |
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