Venous Insufficiency

Identifying wound etiology before initiating topical treatment is important. Additionally, correctly documenting wound etiology is significant in health care settings for many reasons. Accurate docume...

Exudate management is a key issue in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. This interview gives insights into possible complications, treatment strategies, and special considerations for patients with h...

By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS Lower extremity venous insufficiency ulcers represent approximately 80% of the leg ulcers typically seen in wound care facilities. The following statist...

Before the mid-1990s, venous disorders and disease were classified almost solely on clinical appearance, which failed to achieve diagnostic precision or reproducible treatment results. In response to ...

By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS This article is designed to provide a review of cellulitis, an infection affecting the skin which can be life-threatening if not treated. ...

This interview covers the importance of compression therapy in the management of venous leg ulcers and chronic venous disorders, focusing on a patient-specific approach to care....

by Bruce E. Ruben MD Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) refers to a long-term condition where the veins inside the legs have lost their ability to move blood back up to the heart from the legs. Thi...

by the WoundSource Editors 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 o...

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

By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS Compression therapy is the “gold standard” for the treatment of venous ulcers. However, compression therapy is not a one-size-fits-all treatment and th...