Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are often complex and prone to delayed healing and recurrence. Understanding common factors that impact healing in VLUs and adjuctive therapies to support standard of care will promote better outcomes and a reduction in VLU recurrence. Explore this microlearn topic to learn more.

Welcome to the debridement category. Here you can learn all about the role of debridement in wound care – what it is, why it is necessary, and the various techniques available.

Welcome to the chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) category. Non-healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are among the costliest wounds to treat. They are also associated with significant complications including for the patient amputation and mortality.

Welcome to the diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) category. Diabetic foot ulcers commonly occur in patients with diabetes mellitus. Disease pathology increases the risk of neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease which can be contributing factors to diabetic foot ulcer development.

Welcome to the peripheral arterial disease (PAD) category. The presence of PAD can threaten limbs and impact wound treatment choices. It is critical to assess patients for the presence of PAD in order to treat their wounds appropriately. Explore the resources in this category to learn about PAD assessment and management interventions.

Welcome to the category on Pressure Injuries (PIs). Complete the learning activities below to understand more about the prevalence, incidence, and causes of PI. Review the principles of PI prevention, how to accurately stage PIs, and implement treatment to promote healing of these challenging wounds.