More than 80 healthcare professionals gathered at Austin Health in Melbourne on Thursday 29 October for Red Legs: Is it Cellulitis?, a Wounds Australia education evening delving into the assessment and management of the red, swollen lower limb.

Attendees heard from Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Physician Dr Satwik Motaganahalli, Senior Dermatology Registrar Dr Louise Sayers and Wound Clinical Nurse Consultant Greer Hosking, all from Austin Health, and Lymphoedema Practitioner Maree O'Conner from Lymphoedema Education Solutions.

The program explored how to distinguish cellulitis from conditions with similar symptoms, recognise clinical red flags and determine when hospitalisation or specialist referral may be required. Speakers also covered inflammation management, restorative skin care, wound and blister management and the role of compression in treatment and prevention.

Wounds Australia Victorian State Committee member, Wound Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lymphoedema Practitioner Sophie Lyons (pictured above, third from left, with fellow Committee members) said the event demonstrated the value of multidisciplinary collaboration.

"I thought the Red Legs event was a fantastic example of what can be achieved when different healthcare disciplines come together to share their knowledge and experience," Ms Lyons said. "From recognising red flags and identifying mimics to assessment and compression, the wide range of expertise and practical insights shared was amazing.

"There was something for everyone, and I doubt anyone walked away without learning something new."

Thank you to event sponsor Lohmann & Rauscher, our speakers and everyone who joined us for our event. Explore all Wounds Australia events.