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Venous Leg Ulcers

For this month's WoundSource Practice Accelerator series, we are providing education on a variety of topics related to venous leg ulcer management. Scroll below to read this month's white paper and articles, to print out our quick fact sheet, and to sign up for this month's webinar.

Upcoming Webinar

Venous Leg Ulcer Interventions

Tuesday, May 28

Karen L. Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, FAAWC

Reviews methods of managing venous leg ulcers, from best practices to advanced therapies.

White Paper

Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU) Management: Understanding the Basics

<p>Venous leg ulcer (VLU) incidence is increasing, and often these wounds require a multifaceted approach. This e-book presents foundational principles related to the management of VLUs, including compression, dressings, advanced therapies, and other interventions.</p>...

Fact Sheet

Quick Facts - Venous Leg Ulcers

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) have a significant impact on patients' health, quality of life, and the health care economy. This fact sheet creates a foundation of key statistics, salient concepts, and important pearls for clinicians....

Featured Articles

Compression and Wound Patient Adherence

In this interview, Naz Wahab, MD, FAAFP, FAPWCA addresses engaging patients to partner in their compression therapy. ...

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Venous Leg Ulcer Recurrence: How to Prevent

Dr. Cole shares her insights on preventing VLU recurrence in this video interview....

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Venous Leg Ulcers and Comorbidities

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are often the result of chronic venous insufficiency and venous hypertension, which cause retrograde venous flow or venous obstruction and require long-term monitoring and management....

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OVIK Health, LLC

OVIK Health manufactures advanced clinical care products designed to help heal, protect, and support with comfort and well-being in mind including wound care dressings featuring Active Fluid Management® (AFM®) technology.

Important Terms to Know

Important Terms to Know: Venous Leg Ulcers

Learn terms related to venous leg ulcer management, from calf muscle pump to venous reflux.