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Lower Extremity Wounds

Lower Extremity Wounds

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Chronic wounds are wounds that fail to heal according to a normal healing trajectory and are often a symptom of an underlying health condition. As a result, chronic wounds, especially on the lower extremity can be challenging. In addition to determining the cause of the wound, such as pressure, venous disease, diabetes, ischemia, or more, a comprehensive management plan is key. Clinicians working with these patients need to develop a plan for successful healing, which may include, off-loading, edema management, nutrition interventions, evaluation of arterial flow, infection control and local wound care. This recorded session will include useful tips for working with patients who may be frustrated, non-adherent, or lacking in resources.

Here's What You'll Learn

  • Analyze the incidence and prevalence of leg ulcers globally
    • Incidence and prevalence of venous, arterial and diabetic ulcers
    • Morbidity and mortality issues regarding lower extremity ulcers
    • Financial burden to patient and society
  • Differentiate between venous leg ulcers arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
    • Venous ulcer  location, wound characteristics and pathophysiology
    • Arterial ulcer location, wound characteristics, pathophysiology and symptoms
    • Diabetic ulcer locations, wound characteristics, pathophysiology,  concept of neuropathy
    • Pain experiences in different types of lower extremity ulcers
    • Noninvasive vascular studies: arterial dopplers, ABIs, TBIs, venous dopplers
  • Distinguish between current classification schemes for venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
    • CEAP model
    • Wagner and UTHSCSA classifications
    • Fontaine classification
  • Evaluate current standards of care for management of venous, diabetic and arterial leg ulcers
    • Compression modalities: indications and contraindications
    • Identification and management of infection
    • Debridement indications and types of debridement
    • Offloading techniques and indications
    • Topical therapies
  • Evaluate surgical interventions for leg ulcers and indications for surgical consultation
    • When to refer for surgical evaluation
    • Podiatric surgical interventions
    • Vascular/endovascular interventions
  • Compare and contrast compression modalities
    • Short stretch compression
    • Long stretch compression
    • Compression stockings
    • Compression garments
    • Lymphedema pumps
  • Investigate emerging technologies in leg ulcer management
    • Use of allografts, xenografts
    • Perfusion assessment/fluorescence angiography
    • Moleculight

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

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Meet Your Experts

Dianne Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN®

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Dianne Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN®, is a nurse practitioner who is board-certified in gerontological advanced practice nursing and as a wound, ostomy and continence nurse. She has been a nurse for more than 30 years with experience in trauma care, acute care, home care, hospice, long-term care, rehabilitation, and wound care. She is very passionate about caring for adults and older adults with complex medical and wound needs.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dianne Rudolph has an employment relationship with South Texas Wound Associates. She receives compensation as an independent consultant and presenter. Dianne is a published author and receives royalties. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dianne Rudolph is a member of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN), the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), and the Texas Medical Directors Association (TMDA).
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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS078503
Duration:
2 hours, 1 minute
Copyright:
Dec 09, 2022
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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