SVN ‘on the sofa’
What’s it about?
This session followed on from our previous ‘SVN takeover’ discussing the management and myths of patients with peripheral arterial disease. We discussed:
- What is critical limb threatened ischaemia (CLTI)
- How to assess patients for signs and symptoms of CLTI
- When to refer to vascular services
- The stages of peripheral arterial disease
- Recognising those patients who may be at risk
Learning objectives
- Build awareness of chronic limb threatened ischaemia (CLTI) and its appropriate management
- Recognise the associated signs and symptoms
- Increase understanding of how to assess patients for PAD and understand the importance of urgent referral to vascular services for patients suffering CLTI
Who should watch?
Those who care for patients with lower limb conditions, complaints or wounds.
Who were the SVN speakers?
Melissa Hughes, Vascular Advanced Clinical Practitioner at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust and SVN Committee Member
Melissa is passionate about raising awareness of vascular disease and improving the provision of vascular service. She has a keen interest in the care of patients with CLTI and diabetic foot ulcers.
Ben Cooper, Vascular Nurse Consultant, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and SVN Committee Member
Ben has been involved in various aspects of vascular service delivery and development in Aberdeen, including the development of nurse delivered venous interventions as well as instigating and running the arterial hot clinic.
Ben has a strong background in quality improvement and is enthusiastic about advancing nursing practice in vascular surgery.
Nadine Lawrence, Vascular Nurse Specialist, Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust and SVN Committee Member
Nadine is passionate about the care of patients with peripheral arterial disease and is keen to continue aiming to improve the provision of care and services for these patients.
