Description

Evaluation and successful management of lower extremity ulcerations requires practical knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as knowledge of compression textiles. Appropriate compression selection and application is an essential component of both wound healing and edema management. Although most think of compression as simple elastic bandages, today’s wound care marketplace offers a plethora of unique compression textile options including both bandages and garments. With all the choices available, navigating the compression selection and application process can be a daunting task to even the most seasoned clinician. Utilizing the S.T.R.I.D.E. approach to compression selection, the attendee will be given a playbook on how to critically examine a patient’s presentation and match it to an appropriate compression product. Utilizing case examples, the attendee will walk away with practical tips to compression selection, modification and application.

Specialty

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  Foot & Nail
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  Wound

Learning Outcome

Additional Info

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™:
1.00

Pharmacology Credits:
0.25

Physical Therapy Contact Hours:
1.00

Type of Credit:
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, Physical Therapy Contact Hours