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The Clinical Presentation of Venous-Insufficiency Ulcers

The Clinical Presentation of Venous-Insufficiency Ulcers

Venous-insufficiency ulcers are usually located on the medial aspect of the lower leg or medial malleolus. It is also common to find venous ulcers in areas exposed to trauma, such as the anterior shin. Venous ulcerations do not occur on the plantar aspect of the foot and rarely occur above the knee. Venous-insufficiency ulcers are…

Venous Insufficiency Ulcers – Characteristics

Venous Insufficiency Ulcers – Characteristics

Venous insufficiency leg ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcer, accounting for 70% to 90% of all ulcers. Of the remaining ulcers, an estimated 10% to 15% are due to combined venous and arterial insufficiency.  Women are three times more likely than men to have a venous- insufficiency ulcer. The risk of ulceration…

Vascular Evaluation – Venous Insufficiency
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Vascular Evaluation – Venous Insufficiency

In our last article, we briefly looked at some of the techniques most commonly used in clinical practice to assess arterial insufficiency. This week, we turn our attention to venous insufficiency. Many of the techniques used are the same or similar but offer a different diagnosis and, importantly, mandate a different wound management approach. Ankle-Brachial…

Causes and Treatment of Venous Stasis Ulcers

Lower extremity venous stasis ulcers represent approximately 80% of the leg ulcers typically seen in wound care facilities. The following statistics help to bring home the seriousness and chronicity of this common health problem: Healing time for venous stasis ulcers averages 24 weeks Approximately 15% of these ulcers will never heal In 15 to 71%…

Venous Ulcers

Venous ulcers can be debilitating, painful, and challenging to treat for healthcare professionals. It is reported that between 10 and 35% of the population has some form of venous disease and that 80 to 95% of leg ulcers are a result of chronic venous disease (Kline & Sieggreen, 2004). What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? Chronic…

Wound Care: Enhancing Healthcare for the Aging Population

Wound care plays a crucial role in providing effective healthcare, particularly for the aging population. With age, individuals face an increased risk of developing chronic wounds due to various age-related conditions. In this article, we will explore the impact of chronic conditions on wound development, the influence of aging on wound healing, and the essential…

The NWCC® Certification 

The NWCC® Certification 

The NWCC® Nutrition Wound Care Certification is offered by NAWCO®. The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (formerly the National Alliance of Wound Care) is a national, multidisciplinary wound care certification board. NWCC® Certification Information Nutrition for Wound Care Certification Wound care is a critical aspect of healthcare that requires comprehensive and multi-disciplinary care….

Online Wound Care Training Courses

Online Wound Care Training Courses

Whether you are aiming for wound care certification or just want to learn more about wound care, our online wound care training courses can help you advance your skills – all on your own time! Aside from becoming certified, many healthcare professionals use our online wound care training courses to brush up on their skills,…

Sickle Cell Ulcers: Summary

Sickle Cell Ulcers: Summary

Sickle cell ulcers affect around 75% of all sickle cell sufferers and can prove extremely painful and debilitating for the patient. Management of sickle cell ulcers relies on the effective implementation of good wound care practices. However, even under optimal treatment conditions, sickle cell ulcers can prove extremely intractable and may persist for several months…

Wound Care Course Topics

Wound Care Course Topics

WoundEducators.com aims to offer healthcare professionals the most up to date wound management information at affordable prices. Nearly everyone will experience at least one type of wound in their lifetime, making wound care education is extremely important. Our wound care courses cover a broad spectrum of wounds, wound management practices, and wound products currently available….