by Rhian Noble-Jones | 29 May, 2013 |
Welcome to the community nurses’ page. Working in the community, you will encounter a wide range of patients who present with long-term swelling, some of these will be chronic oedema, some will be lymphoedema and others will be palliative oedema or palliative...
by Connie LeMaitre | 06 Aug, 2013 |
Distinguishing between ‘red legs’ and cellulitis in these patients can be difficult (Cellulitis or Red Legs Flowchart). However once established, the following may be a useful guide. The British Lymphology Society and The Lymphoedema Support network...
by Connie LeMaitre | 06 Aug, 2013 |
The differential diagnosis of lymphoedema from other chronic oedema and mixed oedema is based largely on a good history, but there are some investigations that would help differentiate and therefore direct patient care more appropriately. Quick flowchart...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 06 Sep, 2014
Cellulitis or Red Legs Flowchart
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 02 Sep, 2014
Free learning module on the link below: Health Care Support Workers and other carers This section is especially for you. The short learning module below is to help you learn how to look after people with swollen legs and feet. It also gives examples of when you might...
by Margaret Rice | 17 Mar, 2014
The impact of chronic oedema can have a devastating effect on the physical, psychological and social well-being of the patient which is unique to each individual patient and should never be underestimated. The effect may include: Physical – increased swelling of...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 24 Feb, 2015
This course is now full. If you would like to be kept informed of any future courses, please register your interest by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. Dates: 27th June – 1st July 2016 Cost: Free (Scroll down for registration form)...
by Marie Todd | 24 Jul, 2013 |
Management of chronic oedema consists of identifying and eliminating risk factors where possible e.g. prolonged dependency, obesity, sedentary lifestyle. A combination of preventative and active therapy includes compression, skin care, exercise, healthy lifestyle....
by Margaret Rice | 07 Nov, 2013
Click on this link for an example of a pathway of care for weeping/wet legs (lymphorrhoea). It was developed in Glasgow, but can be adapted to suit the resources and processes in your locality. Lymphorrhoea Pathway
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 02 Sep, 2014
