Speaker(s): 

Thomas Bozzuto DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Anil Singh, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Perform assessment of erythema/ulcers of the lower extremity.

• Recognize the differences between venous ulcers/chronic venous insufficiency, cellulitis, and DVT.

• Understand the appropriate procedure for obtaining cultures and wound cleansing.

• Awareness of most common pathogens in VLU.

• Determine when antibiotics are/are not indicated.

• Understand appropriate wound care dressings.

• Determine which Venoactive medications are appropriate.

• Understand the difference between ultrasound for DVT and venous insufficiency.

• Discuss the best practices in care of venous ulcers.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Anil Kumar Singh, MD, Roop Parlapalli, MD, FHM, FACP, Lakshmi Rani Gollamudi, MD, Christopher DeFrancesco PharmD, RPH, Mary Ellen Berry, PA-C, and Carlena Miller, CRNP have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None