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Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention

... If the patient has infection/cellulitis, consultation with primary care or infectious disease providers is warranted

Compression Therapy

Please see “Venous ulcers” section on 'Compression' for rationales and summary of evidence supporting the recommendations below. 1B. For VLU patients with no ...

How to Assess a Patient with Chronic Wounds

For condition-specific guidance, please refer to topics whose title end with 'Introduction and Assessment'. ... Erythema + edema (cellulitis); Smell.

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

Table 2 summarizes nutritional requirements and suggestions for PU/PI healing. For nutrition care for patients with chronic wounds, see topic " How to Screen, ...

Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment

INTRODUCTION. Overview. This topic provides a review and framework for assessment of lymphedema and its complications (e.g, ulcers, cellulitis), including ...

Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products

This topic provides an overview on cellular and tissue products (CTPs) from the clinical, coverage and reimbursement perspective. For guidance on selection of ...

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections And Fournier's Gangrene

Risk and Benefit of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Please refer to topic "Documentation: HBO Risks and Benefits". Indication for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).

Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Classification Systems

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classifications - Wagner, University of Texas, WIfI, IDSA. Actionable tables with pictures and documentation tips for proper ICD-10 ...

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

This hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatment protocol is based upon the recommendations of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Committee of the Undersea and Hyperbaric ...

Clostridial Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)

Gas gangrene (also known as clostridial myositis, clostridial myonecrosis, or spreading clostridial cellulitis ... A passing score of 70% is required (please ...

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