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Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention

Conservative therapy includes compression therapy, weight reduction, a daily exercise plan, periodic leg elevation.[72] Refer to topic "Medicare Coverage ...

Arterial Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

... Proper documentation includes number and position of ulcers on the leg, wound

How to Perform An Ankle Brachial Index

Overview. Resting ankle-brachial index (ABI) is commonly used for detection of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in clinical settings.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Otherwise, during a pre-determination or a post-treatment audit, reimbursement for HBOT will be denied. See topic "Standard of Care: Foundations for Wound ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

If needed, patients may be turned to a 45° tilt to offload the sacrum.[33]; Use cushions filled with material firm enough to support the patient in position ...

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) can be defined as a full-thickness wound below the ankle, or as a lesion of the foot penetrating through the dermis, in people ...

How to Select and Apply Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices

This topic provides practical guidance to wound care clinicians on the selection of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices, device application with ...

How to Apply and Remove a Total Contact Cast

For evidence and recommendations on offloading for diabetic foot ulcer, see section 'Offloading' in topic "Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Treatment". Videos. HOW TO ...

Compression Therapy

Compression therapy is considered the mainstay of venous leg ulcer (VLU) treatment and along with standard care has the potential to heal 50%-75% of VLU.

How to Interpret Audible Handheld Doppler Ultrasound and ...

... This topic provides a primer on how to interpret audible handheld doppler and waveforms to rule out PAD

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