Arterial and Venous Wounds (REL-ACU-0-CE753)

Course overview

Chronic wounds affect nearly 7 million individuals in the United States and cost nearly $25 billion each year to diagnose and treat. In the United States, nearly 4.6 million workdays are missed, and more than $1 billion is spent per year as a result of venous ulcerations. This places a significant financial burden on the healthcare system, payers, and the community. These ulcerations also have significant effects on the patient's physical and mental health, finances, and overall quality of life. The successful healing of a lower extremity ulcer requires thorough assessment to identify the correct etiology and determine the proper treatment regimen. Complete healing of these chronic wounds is best achieved through an interprofessional approach.