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Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis?

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Date & Time

Thursday 29th October @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

Austin Towers Education Precinct, Level 4 145 Studley Road
Heidelberg, Victoria 3084 Australia

Event Category

General practice

Organiser

Austin Health

Date

Thursday 29th October @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Venue

Level 4 145 Studley Road
Heidelberg, Victoria 3084 Australia

Organiser

This evening education event will bring together clinicians with expertise in infectious diseases and wound care to explore the assessment and management of the red, swollen lower limb.

Hear from experts in infectious diseases and wound care as they explore the assessment and management of the red, swollen lower limb. Through practical clinical insights and real-world case discussions, discover how to recognise cellulitis, identify common mimics and support effective management and prevention.

Topics will include:

  • Differentiating red legs vs cellulitis, diagnostic processes, hospitalisation requirements (or not), referral process for recurrent cellulitis
  • Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis? – A dermatologist’s perspective on assessing the red leg and recognising conditions that can mimic cellulitis
  • Inflammation management, restorative skin care, wound and blister management
  • The role of compression (prevention and management) and preventative skin care

Hear from leading experts including:

  • Dr Satwik Motaganahalli, Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship physician, Austin Health
  • Dr Louise Sayers, Senior Dermatology Registrar, Austin Health
  • Greer Hosking, Wound CNC, Austin Health
  • Maree O’Conner, Lymphoedema Practitioner, Lymphoedema Education Solutions

Certificates of Attendance will be issued for self-lodgement of CPD hours (Educational Activities).

Light supper and refreshments will be provided and the opportunity to connect with leading wound care companies.

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