Description & Objectives:

Poor venous return, arterial disease, and diabetes can cause swelling, skin breakdown, pain, and chronic wounds that are hard to heal. Accurate assessment of the cause and severity is key to building the right wound care and compression plan. Diabetes affects ~37 million Americans, and 1 in 6 will develop a diabetic foot ulcer. Risk increases from neuropathy, poor circulation, foot deformity, and pressure. Prevention includes annual foot exams, daily foot checks, protective footwear, and following DFU care guidelines.

Upon completion of this lesson, participants will be able to:

Describe key clinical characteristics of venous, arterial, and neuropathic lower extremity ulcers.
Differentiate common ulcer types by identifying typical signs and symptoms seen in lower extremity wounds.
Identify diabetic foot ulcer types and select interventions that reduce diabetic foot ulcer risk.

Speaker(s): Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, CWHS

Target Audience: Nurses, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals interested in wound care.

CE Credit(s): 2.0

CE Statement: Provider, Nancy Morgan Wound Care, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #17756 for 1.0 Contact Hour(s). This certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course is completed, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing.