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
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