Speaker(s): 

Thomas Bozzuto, DO, NE Section Chair-Wound Care, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Michaelyn Notz, DO, 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
• Review the appropriate procedure for obtaining cultures and wound cleansing
• Exemplify awareness of most common pathogens in VLU
• Determine when antibiotics are/are not indicated
• Explain appropriate wound care dressings
• Determine which Venoactive medications are appropriate
• Recognize 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 Michaelyn Notz, DO; Jeff Summers, DO and Kamran Namjouyan, DO 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