Wound Care for Arterial Ulcers
Hours: 1.25
Arterial insufficiency can lead to many different disorders, depending on the arteries that become blocked. Arterial insufficiency can cause arterial ulcers.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses in post-acute care settings on peripheral arterial disease, lower extremity arterial disease, and arterial ulcer management, including symptom management at end of life.
Arterial insufficiency can lead to many different disorders, depending on the arteries that become blocked. Arterial insufficiency can cause arterial ulcers. The goal of this course is to educate nurses in post-acute care settings on peripheral arterial disease, lower extremity arterial disease, and arterial ulcer management, including symptom management at end of life.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.25 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.20 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify the pathophysiology and characteristics of arterial ulcers.
Describe components of the assessment of an individual with an arterial ulcer.
Discuss the guidelines for management of arterial ulcers pre- and post-revascularization, including appropriate medications and dressings.
Select interventions for individuals with arterial ulcers, including individuals with maintenance and palliation wound goals.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Pathophysiology and Characteristics of Arterial Ulcers
What Causes an Arterial Ulcer?
Assessment of the Individual with LEAD and a Wound
Signs of Arterial Insufficiency
Signs of Chronic Tissue Ischemia
Other Non-Invasive Testing for LEAD
Characteristics of Lower Extremity Arterial Ulcers
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessment of Arterial Ulcers
Ulcer Evaluation
Typical Presentation of Arterial Ulcers
Review
Summary
Section 4: Guidelines for Management of Arterial Ulcers and Individuals with LEAD
Interventions for Individuals with Wounds and LEAD
Wound Dressings Pre-Revascularization
Infection
Nutrition
Pain Management
Edema
Adjunctive Therapies
Patient Education
Medications Pre-Revascularization
Referral for Further Evaluation
Surgical Options
Dressings Post-Revascularization
Medications Post-Revascularization
Section 5: Holistic Wound Care
The Three-Legged Stool
Biopsychosocial Model
Review
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Instructor: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC
Mary Arnold Long received her BSN from the College of Mount St. Joseph, her MSN from the University of Cincinnati, her ET Certificate from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and her DNP from Otterbein University. Dr. Arnold Long has over 35 years of nursing experience and over 25 years as an expert board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in multiple settings. Her contributions to evidence-based practice and literature include colostomy irrigation; body worn absorptive garments; interventions post-catheter removal; assessment, management and coding of moisture-associated skin damage; and classification of device-related pressure injuries/ulcers.
Disclosure: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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