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Venous Ulcers

Venous Leg Ulcers: Selecting a Treatment

August 31, 2021
Hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers (VLUs) comprise the most common type of leg ulcer and impose a major economic burden on the health care system. These wounds can be difficult to heal, and they often exp...

Venous Leg Ulcers: Why Should Clinicians Use the CORE Protocol?

July 11, 2023
Windy Cole, DPM discusses why the CORE protocol is essential for venous leg ulcer (VLU) treatment and how to prevent VLU recurrence....

Venous vs. Arterial Wounds: Differential Diagnosis and Interventions

September 1, 2020
Lower extremity ulcers, such as venous and arterial ulcers, can be complex and costly and can cause social distress. An estimated 1% of the adult population is affected by vascular wound types, and 3....

What Are Superabsorbent Dressings?

May 27, 2022
Moist wound healing is the current cost-effective, evidence-based modality to achieve faster wound healing rates and decreased pain and infection. As part of the wound healing process, acute wounds pr...

What Is a Venous Leg Ulcer?

January 31, 2019
by the WoundSource Editors A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is caused by vein disease that primarily affects older adults. As a prevalent problem among older patients, providing care for individuals with V...

Wound Assessment and Staging: Frequently Asked Questions

September 11, 2020
By Samantha Kuplicki, MSN, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CWCN-AP, CWS, RNFA Should pain management interventions be put in place before debriding a venous ulcer? Without question, yes. Any comprehensive w...

Wounds Secondary to Sleeping Position Part 1: Recognizing Pressure Injuries Secondary to Sleeping Position

June 13, 2022
Heel pressure injuries and various forms of ulcers are easy to identify, but are you overlooking sleeping position as a cause for wounds in other locations? Do you have a wound you are sure is venous ...
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