This collection of simulation videos depicts various clinical techniques in the areas of Amputee Care.
- Click any screenshot to watch the video on Youtube
- Several supporting Clinical Guidelines are available in the Supporting Documents at the bottom of this page
- Each video comes with a Facilitator's Guide that can assist trainers using these videos
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Casting a Rigid Removable Dressing
- This scenario depicts the Physiotherapist and Vascular Nurse fitting a rigid removable dressing to a patient who is a recent below knee amputee.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Amputee Care - Initial Prosthetic Fitting
- This scenario outlines an initial consultation between a recent below knee amputee and Prosthetist regarding fitting of a prosthetic limb.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Donning and Doffing a Prosthesis
- This video demonstrates correct technique for donning and doffing of a prosthetic limb in an ongoing consultation between the patient and her prosthetist.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Ongoing Prosthetic Considerations
- This scenario examines the ongoing considerations in prosthetics and componentry for an active client when transitioning to a more definitive prosthesis.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Ongoing Prosthetic and Componentry Considerations
- This scenario examines the ongoing considerations in prosthetics and componentry for an active client when transitioning to a more definitive prosthesis.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Podiatry Care of the Contralateral Limb
- This scenario depicts the ongoing Podiatry care and management of the contralateral limb, in a patient who is a below knee amputee.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Pressure Injury prevention and slideboard transfers
- This scenario depicts the assessment and patient education in the early stages following amputation. It demonstrates considerations in pressure injury prevention and correct slideboard transfer technique.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
Introductory MDT meeting
- This scenario illustrates the multidisciplinary team review of a new amputee, and discussion and planning of his ongoing care toward fitting of an initial prosthesis.
- A facilitator's guide is available for this video
State Rehabilitation Service - Amputee: Up From Floor Transfer Techniques
Produced by the State Rehabilitation Service and SMHS Medical Illustrations, this video demonstrates techniques patients can use when transfering to and from the floor.
Supporting Documents