Venous Leg Ulcers
For this month's WoundSource Practice Accelerator series, we are providing education on a variety of topics related to venous leg ulcer management. Scroll below to read this month's white paper and articles, to print out our quick fact sheet, and to sign up for this month's webinar.
Upcoming Webinar
Venous Leg Ulcer Interventions
Tuesday, May 28Karen L. Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, FAAWC
Reviews methods of managing venous leg ulcers, from best practices to advanced therapies.
White Paper
Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU) Management: Understanding the Basics
Venous leg ulcer (VLU) incidence is increasing, and often these wounds require a multifaceted approach. This e-book presents foundational principles related to the management of VLUs, including compression, dressings, advanced therapies, and other interventions....Fact Sheet
Quick Facts - Venous Leg Ulcers
Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) have a significant impact on patients' health, quality of life, and the health care economy. This fact sheet creates a foundation of key statistics, salient concepts, and important pearls for clinicians....Featured Articles
Compression and Wound Patient Adherence
In this interview, Naz Wahab, MD, FAAFP, FAPWCA addresses engaging patients to partner in their compression therapy. ...
Read MoreVenous Leg Ulcer Recurrence: How to Prevent
Dr. Cole shares her insights on preventing VLU recurrence in this video interview....
Read MoreVenous Leg Ulcers and Comorbidities
Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are often the result of chronic venous insufficiency and venous hypertension, which cause retrograde venous flow or venous obstruction and require long-term monitoring and management....
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