Training Details

JOBST Custom Compression Landmark Measuring Workshop -- UPPER EXTREMITY FOCUS

Presenter:

Mary Pollock, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-LANA
Jobst Medical Compression Advisor Mid-Atlantic Region (Ohio, Western PA, WV)

Venue:

ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital
Meeting Rooms
1200 Ralston Ave
Defiance, OH 43512

The focus of this class will be on the upper extremity.

OBJECTIVES:
After this workshop, students should be able to:

I. Discuss gradient compression and its use in the treatment of CVI and lymphatic diseases
II. Implement plan for measurement and fitting of custom compression garments
III. Demonstrate appropriate landmarks for measuring custom compression garments
IV. Demonstrate appropriate tension for each landmark
V. Discuss garment choices and options appropriate for patient diagnosis


Contact Mary Pollock at 419-304-5246 or mary.pollock@essity.com