BIOMATION presents:

A One-day course in evidence-based practice for physicians in treating ischemic feet and legs - 
   

ADVANCED WOUND THERAPY WITH THE CIRCULATOR BOOT
 -Using Evidence Based Practice

Learn Techniques to produce more successful outcomes

Date:  Call for information.

 Accredited CME 

Course Description
Successful healing is often a challenge when an ulcer or wound co-exists with vascular disease. Treatment with advanced dressing systems, surgeries and antibiotics can be frustrated by the lack of adequate blood circulation. The condition slowly deteriorates. The patient inevitably faces amputation of the affected area and further healing problems. With the techniques given in this course, employing the Circulator Boot™, you can greatly reduce these constraints.

The Circulator Boot is an end-diastolic pneumatic compression system. Each compression is timed to occur at a selectable time delay following the QRS signal. It is effective for both arterial and venous insufficiency and suitable for high-risk patients. By using this cardio-synchronous compression technique, the blood flow returns, revascularization occurs and the tissues slowly become viable again. Other compatible therapies now are all-important. A polytherapy approach is key to successful outcomes.

This fast-paced course includes all of these important compatible techniques needed to induce successful outcomes. It includes practical sessions using the Circulator Boot for illustrating the treatment concepts. It does not include the operational details of administering Circulator Boot treatment to patients, but instead places the emphasis on the physician’s understanding of the treatment parameters, plus the aspects of prescribing, assessing and monitoring patient progress. The treatment paradigm focuses on the patient with diabetes, but the techniques apply equally to a range of conditions including lymphedema, cellulitis and heart disease. The practitioner uses a roster of compatible techniques to produce healing in a timely manner, and with durable results.

Course Agenda

8:00 a.m.

Registration and coffee

8:30

Session 1
 

- Introduction
 

- Incidence and etiology of peripheral vascular disease
 

- Efficacy studies
  - Soft debridement techniques
  - Circulator Boot method for foot lesions, and angiogenesis
  - Case studies
  - Workshop - Circulator Boot setup - Mini-boot
10:10 Coffee break
10:30 Session 2
  - Treating the diabetic patient
  - Neuropathy, ischemia and ulceration
  - Wound dressing, what works and what doesn’t
  - Candidate guidelines for Circulator Boot treatment
  - Mechanisms of therapeutic effect
  - Aggressive antibiotic regimen
  - Case studies
 12:00 Lunch
1:00 Session 3
  - Assessment techniques, what is useful and what is not
  - Prescription guidelines
  - Venous stasis ulcers
  - Lymphedema
  - Treating the complex patient
  - Bilateral treatment
  - Case studies
  - Workshop - Long boot setup
2:40 Coffee break
3:00 Session 4
  - Clinic setup and organization
  - Wet boot technique, electrolyte solutions
  - Workshop - Pre-soak and Miniboot therapy
  - Case histories and discussion
4:30 Wrap up

Who Should Attend
Physicians who are challenged with non-healing foot ulcers, wounds, painful feet, lymphedema or cellulitis should attend this course. Those with an interest in treating diabetic patients will also find this course to be useful in their practice.

No previous experience with pneumatic compression techniques is needed. A certificate will be earned upon successful completion of the course.
On completion of this comprehensive course, you will:
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Have a further understanding of the etiology of vascular disease as it relates to ischemic ulceration.
] Be able to prescribe a progressive and comprehensive treatment program for wound healing.
] Know the operating parameters and characteristics of end-diastolic pneumatic compression.
] Be able to assess patient progress and adjust treatment modalities for optimal results

Many community health centres, podiatry clinics, hospitals, wound clinics and physicians provide specialized wound care and treatment. The techniques included in this course are successfully practiced at more than 40 clinics in the USA. Their effectiveness is well documented with extensive clinical evidence. The approach is one of active patient participation that is empowering to the patient and highly cost-effective for the health care system. Diabetes clinics are a steady source of referrals.

There is an urgent need for more effective wound treatment. Each amputation is a personal and financial disaster for the patient and produces a huge continuing liability for the health care system.

Tuition Fees:
$295   for advance registration
$335   late registration

For US participants, the tuition fees are US$215 advance and US$250 for late registration.

The tuition fee includes one full day with instruction and practical hands-on sessions, course notes, lunch and GST.

Payment by cheque or credit card must accompany the registration or follow immediately to ensure a space in the course.  Please make cheques payable to Biomation.

Please call toll free 1-888-667-2324, or (613) 256-2821, E-mail to course@biomation.com.

Cancellation and Refund Policy  
Cancellation prior to date of the course will result in a full refund. Cancellation after this date will result in a refund of the fees paid minus an administration fee of $25. Substitutions are permitted. Biomation reserves the right to cancel or change this program for due cause, in which case a full refund of fees will be made.

Confirmation  
Confirmation notice, travel directions, and hotel information will be sent following receipt of registration.

For further information about any aspects of the course, contact Dave Hanneson. Phone 1-888-667-2324.