Chairman, Department of Surgery, Associate Director of Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Inova Vienna, VA
Venous ulcer is the most common etiology of lower extremity ulceration, affecting approximately 1 percent of the U.S. population. This hands-on workshop will summarize guidelines for the management of venous leg ulcers and hands-on demonstration on the latest treatment options including measurement and documentation modalities, compression therapy, advanced wound care dressings and therapies, debridement, and wound cleansers.
Supported by an educational grant from 3M Health Care, Medical Solutions Division, Bioventus, Mölnlycke Health Care, MTF Biologics, Organogenesis Inc., Sun Scientific and Urgo Medical North America.
A maximum of 3.5 additional CME/CPME/CE-credit hours are offered through this workshop. This event is not part of the official SAWC meeting programming and provides separate continuing education credits.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the incidence, financial and clinical burden, and associated comorbidities of venous disease
Explore evidence-based approaches and best practices in managing venous disease and venous leg ulcers
Review challenging cases of venous leg ulcers and practical approaches to management
