Compression therapy is considered the mainstay of venous leg ulcer (VLU) treatment and along with standard care has the potential to heal 50%-75% of VLU. This topic provides an overview on the use of compression therapy in the treatment of VLU with evidence-based recommendations

Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU) are relatively common, affecting 1% of the population in the U.S. This topic discusses treatment and prevention of VLU. Evidence-based management of venous ulcer, including a section for clinicians on patient education. Concise Algorithm for Management of Venous ulcer for use of point-of-care.

Concise Algorithm for Assessment of Venous Ulcer for use at point-of-care. Comprehensive topic including epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding. Free Abstract Summary

Venous leg ulcer overview: evidence-based clinical guidelines, quality measures and resources

This topic provides pictures and details on two of the most used classification systems for pressure ulcer/injury (PU/PI): the classification created by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and the system adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Framework for assessment of patients with pressure ulcers/injuries. Includes concise abstract, clinical pathway/algorithm for use at the point-of-care, and comprehensive resources on the condition (e.g. epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding)

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - evidence-based, always current review on management with a concise algorithm/pathway for use at the point-of-care

Venous leg ulcer for patients and caregivers. This illustration-rich topic can be shared by email, or the attached trifold brochure can be printed and handed directly to patients.

A practical framework for clinicians on how to differentiate Stage 2 pressure ulcers/injuries on the gluteal region from selected common conditions, namely incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and friction-induced skin injury (FISI). Includes pictures and ICD-10 codes for these conditions

Coordination of care for prevention and management of pressure ulcers/injuries - problems and practical solutions

Pressure ulcers/injuries (PUs/PIs) pose a large burden to affected individuals, caregivers and healthcare systems. As in any illness or injury, preventing PUs/PIs is better than treating them. This topic presents evidence-based interventions for prevention of PUs/PIs, with best practices and recommendations summarized in a concise table.

Evidence-based review on lymphedema. Framework for assessment of patients with lymphedema. Includes concise abstract and comprehensive resources on the condition (e.g. epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding)

Evidence-based, always current review on lymphedema management with a concise algorithm/pathway for use at the point-of-care

For well-selected patients with chronic lymphedema, surgical management offers a chance for reduction of limb volume, decreased episodes of infection and improved quality of life. This topic provides updates on recent surgical advancements, along with specific indications and guidance on preoperative evaluation.

Compression therapy is essential for patients with venous leg ulcer, lymphedema and other conditions. This topic provides algorithms that illustrate how audible handheld Doppler ultrasound/ waveform analysis or ankle-brachial index can be utilized to determine appropriate pressure levels and types of compression across different clinical scenarios.

Topic on lymphedema and its complications for patients and caregivers. The topic can be shared with patients and caregivers by email or print.

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has the potential to expedite healing and may be applied in many clinical situations, but achieving and maintaining a reliable, occlusive seal is requisite to realize benefit and mitigate cost, regardless of NPWT type. This topic illustrates a new method to achieve effective seal of an open abdomen NPWT dressing on a highly exudative deepithelialized periwound lacking any dry tissue to apply adhesive drape.

Stomas or ostomies are surgically created openings connecting a hollow organ to the skin. This topic provides an overview on the several types of stomas, with a focus on colostomies and ileostomies. It includes descriptions of most common surgical techniques, indications, contraindications, pre and postoperative care, and stomal complications (e.g. ischemia, necrosis, retraction, stenosis, prolapse, varices, hernia).

Evidence-based review on arterial ulcer. Framework for assessment of patients with arterial ulcers. Includes concise abstract and comprehensive resources on the condition (e.g. epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding)

This topic covers surgical management of arterial ulcers (AUs) with focus on surgical indications and selection criteria.

Concise Algorithm for Assessment of Arterial Ulcer for use at point-of-care. Comprehensive topic including epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding. Free Abstract Summary

¿QUÉ es la linfedema?La linfedema es la acumulación de líquido en partes de su cuerpo, debido a un problema con su sistema linfático. Si el sistema linfático está dañado o bloqueado, se acumulará líquido y causará hinchazón (Figura 1). El sistema linfático es una red de diminutos vasos que actúa como una esponja que extrae líquido de los tejidos y lo dirige de vuelta a la circulación. Si la "esponja" no funciona correctamente, se acumula líquido "impuro", su

INTRODUCTIONMusculoskeletal SystemFig. 1. Positions prone to pressure and bony structures involvedRelated topicsPressure Ulcers/Injuries - Overview