Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention
Published on August 22 2018
Last updated on September 12 2024
Authors:
Elaine Horibe Song MD, PhD, MBA,
Kathryn Whiston-Lemm ACNP, CWON-AP,
Julie Lientz MSN, MBA, RN, WCC, CWON,
Topic editors:
Scott A. Robinson MD,
Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU) are relatively common, affecting 1% of the population in the U.S. This topic discusses treatment and prevention of VLU. Evidence-based management of venous ulcer, including a section for clinicians on patient education. Concise Algorithm for Management of Venous ulcer for use of point-of-care.
