Ep14 - Putting your finger in it

Inspired by a quote from Dr Brad Robinson, Monika and Donna share real cases where palpating and probing wounds revealed what photos, reports and even specialist reviews had missed, from exposed bone behind a tiny hole to undiagnosed osteomyelitis. They cover pressure injuries, foot wounds, oedema and lymphoedema assessment, tissue texture, boggy heels, friable tissue, and practical ways to build the confidence to probe gently and safely. A must listen for nurses, OTs, physios and podiatrists who want to sharpen their hands on assessment skills. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 The quote that inspired this episode 04:55 What photos miss that fingers find 07:10 Teaching OTs and physios to palpate 07:55 A sneaky stage four 08:40 How shear and position change what you feel 09:20 When photos replace proper assessment 10:35 Size does not matter 11:35 Getting comfortable with probing 12:00 Undermining measurements that differed by centimetres 13:40 Wounds hide n seek 14:15 Palpating skin 18:10 Toe to groin palpation 19:30 Striking lymph node gold 20:15 Palpating pathology 21:30 Touch v AI 22:20 Assessing mixed aetiology through touch 25:05 Turning probe findings into precise care plans 27:20 Get to know your friendly podiatrist 28:10 Education by relationship building 29:15 A reflection on probing 33:40 Consistent positioning for consistent measurement 37:00 Wrap up and where to follow the podcast Resources mentioned: Dr Brad Robinson quote https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXiMTnYj8Is/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Endnotes If you enjoyed this episode please like, subscribe, leave a comment or share with your colleagues. The Two Echidnae Podcast is part of Advancing Wound Care, our online education platform for clinicians. Reach out to us on our other Advancing Wound Care Socials, where you’ll also find hints, tips and resources. For more value, connect with us at: Website https://www.advancingwoundcare.com.au to join our newsletter mailing list to be the first to hear about online education opportunities Email [email protected] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@twoechidnae Instagram https://www.instagram.com/advancingwoundcare Facebook https://www.facebook.com/advancingwoundcare YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TwoEchidnae Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/two-echidnae-wound-care-podcast-with-monika-and-donna/id1773976095 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7EpR6vaSM6jPSRaPMvLVZS The views expressed in this podcast are our own and is intended specifically for healthcare professionals. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures or refer to your healthcare provider for individual wound advice.