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Diabetic Limb Salvage

Thursday, 7 January 2010 20:40 No Comments

Highly regarded as one of the worlds finest limb salvage events Diabetic Limb Salvage (DLS) brings together the worlds most eminent lower limb specialists for an unforgettable meeting. Held in Washington D.C. in September of every year, DLS features live lectures, live hospital tours and live realtime surgical events where the world can interact with the operating theater!

REGISTRATION FEE EARLY BIRD PRICE $395 (USD)PORTAL Education is proud to present DLS 2010 as a Live, Online, and Interactive event. This fee includes full conference registration to all three days of the event. You may log in and view/interact at anytime.
EVENT DATEThis event will be broadcast from Washington D.C. on the 14th to the 16th of October 2010.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONGeorgetown University Hospital’s Team Approach to Diabetic Limb Salvage conference is intended to better equip each member of the health care team with the education and resources needed to heal wounds and prevent amputations.

It features a prominent multidisciplinary faculty that promotes the importance of every member of the team. The course is designed for health care practitioners of all specialties and promotes an evidence-based approach.

The meeting format will include didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, specialty symposia, and live surgical case demonstrations for the purpose of providing a live interactive learning experience.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVESThis course will enhance the background, knowledge and skills of attendees in the science of diabetic limb salvage. At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants should be able to:
▲ discuss the public health crisis of diabetic limb loss
▲ discuss the pain of sensory loss and non-compliance
▲ discuss the options in vascular interventional technology and techniques, both surgical and endovascular
▲ discuss the complexities of biomechanics, limb salvage, the problem wound, wound based infection, preserving limb length
▲ cite the financial and social impact of diabetic limb salvage and amputation
▲ integrate into their practices the knowledge obtained through the didactic lectures, workshops and live surgical cases.
ACCREDITATIONTo be finalized by conference organizers.
TARGET AUDIENCE✲ Podiatrists ✲ Podiatry Assistants ✲ Endocrinologists ✲ Orthopaedic Surgeons ✲ Students ✲ General Practitioners ✲ Infectious Disease Personnel ✲ Physiotherapists ✲ Wound Care Nurses ✲ Diabetes Educators ✲ Vascular Specialists

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