Recognizing and managing venous leg ulcers.
OBJECTIVE
To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of venous insufficiency and ulceration.


BACKGROUND
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in managing patients with venous insufficiency and ulceration.


OBJECTIVE
After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lower extremity venous system; describe the assessment and diagnosis of venous insufficiency and ulceration; identify treatment options and teaching considerations for patients with venous insufficiency and ulceration.
Sieggreen
Mary Y
MY
Harper University Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.
Kline
Ronald A
RA
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005780:Gelatin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005990:Glycerol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010690:Phlebography; D010808:Physical Examination; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014945:Wound Healing; D017967:Zinc Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; C117898:Apligraf; D004338:Drug Combinations; D017967:Zinc Compounds; C009622:gelatin, glycerin, zinc oxide drug combination; D005780:Gelatin; D003094:Collagen; D005990:Glycerol