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Compression Therapy

STRIDE: Do You Know the Essentials of Compression Therapy Device Selection?

November 30, 2022
STRIDE, which stands for shape, texture, refill, issues, dosage, and etiology, provides a comprehensive guide for selecting compression garments and wraps. It is a resource for new clinicians and an e...

Terms to Know: Venous Leg Ulcers

August 31, 2021
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...

To Compress or Not to Compress: Practical Tips for Treating Lower Extremity Ulcers

January 20, 2023
Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS Terry Treadwell, MD, FACS We all know that compression therapy is the “gold standard” for the treatment of venous leg ulcers. However, how do we know i...

Tubigrip™ – A Static Compression Therapy Option

July 18, 2014
By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Compression therapies work to restore circulation, reduce edema, and enhance tissue stability. With the myriad of compression options a...

Venous Leg Ulcer Chronicity and Recurrence: Breaking the Cycle

January 31, 2019
by the WoundSource Editors 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,...

Venous Leg Ulcer Management Strategies

January 31, 2019
by the WoundSource Editors Venous leg ulcers can be painful, cause distress, and affect quality of life, from the weekly wound center visits, multilayer wraps, debridements, compression hose, eleva...

Venous Leg Ulcers: Frequently Asked Questions

March 25, 2019
by Karen Bauer , NP-C, CWS In my recent WoundSource webinar on management strategies of venous leg ulcers (VLU), I discussed the complex pathophysiology of VLUs and procedural interventions that ca...

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...
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