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 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 | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Oedema is a common feature in many long term-conditions including: Advanced cancer Chronic Heart Failure Advance neurological and liver disease End stage renal disease End stage chronic respiratory disease HIV/Aids Causes of oedema can be multi-factorial in this...
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 | 09 Apr, 2015
Welcome to the Podiatry pages. Podiatrists are highly skilled health professionals who have been trained to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and...
by Marie Todd | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Lymphoedema is a type of chronic oedema where the lymphatics have been damaged (secondary lymphoedema) or there is congenital malformation of the lymphatics. (primary lymphoedema). The main cause of secondary lymphoedema is the treatment of cancer namely surgical...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 25 Jun, 2013 |
For those who are health care professional with some training in lymphoedema and working as lymphoedema practitioners or specialists we have Resources on Knowledge Network. To access these resources you will need an Athens password and the first time you enter you...
by Marie Todd | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Primary lymphoedema is a chronic oedema caused by a developmental abnormality of the lymphatic system. Primary lymphoedema is rare, affecting approximately 1.15/100,000 of the population less than 20 years of age. The development of primary lymphoedema may be...
by Marie Todd | 14 Aug, 2013 |
Secondary lymphoedema is caused by damage of the lymphatic system. The main causes are: Lymph node removal for e.g treatment of cancer Radiotherapy to nodal areas Tumour blockage due to advanced disease Injury to large areas of skin e.g. burns, degloving injury...
by Rhian Noble-Jones | 19 Sep, 2013
Post-gynaecological surgery...
