WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Venous Leg Ulcers

WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Venous Leg Ulcers

FEBRUARY IS VENOUS LEG ULCERS MONTH As part of the WoundSource Practice Accelerator series, we are offering you this educational portal into a variety of topics related to venous leg ulcer prevention and management. Please scroll below to choose your learning experience and please share this page with your social network and colleagues. Expanded awareness leads to better prevention and care. WATCH VIDEO View this month’s educational resources. WHITE PAPER WEBINAR FACT SHEET QUIZ FEATURED ARTICLES DOWNLOADABLE WHITE PAPER Venous Leg Ulcers: Comprehensive Assessment and Management Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) have a high prevalence and a steep cost, both financially and in terms of patients' quality of life. Wound care professionals will find this guide a helpful resource on VLUs. The step-by-step assessment protocol is comprehensive, and the treatment sections include practical instructions on edema control through compression, skin care techniques, medications and dressings, and pain management strategies. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Venous Leg Ulcer Management Principles Presenter: Karen Bauer, NP-C, CWS Venous disease is the most common cause of lower extremity ulceration, occurring in 3% of those above the age of 80. The pathophysiology of venous ulcers is complex, with multiple theories suggested. One of the problems related to venous ulcer management lies within the research to practice gap. While clinical practice guidelines exist, implementation of these is often inconsistent. The goal of this program is to delineate management of venous ulcers based on research and summarize guidelines proposed by different organizations in a practical and clinically applicable manner. REGISTER NOW Quick Facts - Venous Leg Ulcers Download Quick Facts – Venous Leg Ulcers and share it within your facility. This two-page fact sheet was created to support staff education on venous leg ulcer prevention and management. The print-friendly format is perfect for posting on the bulletin board or distributing to your nursing staff at in-service. DOWNLOAD THE FACT SHEET SPONSORED BY: How Much Do You Know About Venous Leg Ulcer Management? Take our 11-question quiz to find out! TAKE THE QUIZ Terms to know: Venous Leg Ulcers Calf muscle pump: Functional result of the calf muscle surrounding the deep venous system and compressing the veins during plantarflexion by contracting the muscle to assist with venous return to the heart. CEAP classification: Utilizing clinical manifestations, etiologic factors, anatomic location, and pathophysiologic dysfunction to create a comprehensive objective system for classifying chronic venous insufficiency including severity scoring. VIEW THE FULL GLOSSARY READ THIS MONTH'S FEATURED ARTICLES What Is a Venous Leg Ulcer? A venous leg ulcer (VLU) caused by vein disease that primarily affects older adults. As a prevalent problem among older patients, providing care for individuals with VLUs is time-consuming and costly. The direct costs vary from country to country, with... Read More Complications of Venous Leg Ulcers Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are difficult to treat, and when they are present a variety of complications may arise. These complications can be challenging to treat and may often contribute to the prolonged healing times resulting from chronicity... Read More Venous Leg Ulcer Management Strategies Venous leg ulcers can be painful, cause distress, and affect quality of life, from the weekly wound center visits, multilayer wraps, debridements, compression hose, elevation of legs above the heart, to... Read More Venous Leg Ulcer Chronicity and Recurrence: Breaking the Cycle Chronic non-healing venous ulcer wounds are an economic burden to the health care system and are the most common type of leg ulcer, affecting around 1% of the population, with 3% of people aged over... Read More SPONSORED BY Essity is a global leader in the worldwide health care market specializing in the areas of compression therapy, wound care and orthopedics. FEBRUARY IS VENOUS LEG ULCERS MONTH Venous Leg Ulcer Management Venous leg ulcers are one of the most prevalent and costly lower extremity wounds that clinicians face. With a high recurrence rate — 70% within 90 days of closure — health care professionals need to stay up to date on best practice methods for management and treatment of these difficult wounds. Watch this brief overview video to learn more about managing venous leg ulcers and the educational resources made available in the February Practice Accelerator portal on Venous Leg Ulcers.

Venous Leg Ulcers: Comprehensive Assessment and Management

Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) have a high prevalence and a steep cost, both financially and in terms of patients’ quality of life. VLUs recur frequently and are associated with serious complications such as infection and immobility. Although these chronic wounds are challenging to prevent and manage, wound care professionals can optimize clinical outcomes for their patients by performing careful assessments and using best practice therapeutic techniques. This thoroughly referenced guide begins with b...

Quick Facts - Diabetic Foot Ulcers

A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is an open sore commonly found on the bottom of the foot in patients with diabetes. This wound is typically caused by a combination of poor vascularity, neuropathy, and repetitive trauma. DFUs are all too frequent complications of diabetes, and they impose a heavy burden on patients and health care systems. The central goals of DFU management are achieving wound healing, addressing risk factors, achieving adequate perfusion, controlling infection and glucose levels...

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Arteriography: Also called angiography, this technique is the medical imaging of blood vessels to look for aneurysm and stenosis. Hemosiderin staining: Hemosiderin staining results in a red, ruddy appearance on the lower leg and ankle. This appearance is caused when red blood cells are broken down and not removed adequately as a result of venous insufficiency or another medical condition.