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Exploring the Essential Features of “Nilma Elias Santiago – A Comprehensive Approach to Venous Leg Ulcers”
Speaker: Nilma Z. Elias Santiago, PT, DPT, WCC, CWCP, CLT, OMS
Duration: 1 Hour 19 Minutes
Format: Audio and Video
Copyright: Aug 04, 2023
Media Type: Digital Seminar
Description
The most common causes of lower extremity wounds are venous and arterial insufficiency, both leading to vascular ulcers that are difficult to manage. In this session, we will review the etiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation of both arterial and venous ulcers. A deep dive into diagnostic tests and measures, as well as interventions and treatment options, will be included. You will walk away with the latest advancements and evidence-based treatments to provide the best possible care to your patients.
Speaker
Nilma Z. Elias Santiago, PT, DPT, WCC, CWCP, CLT, OMS
Integumentary Physiotherapy Clinic
Nilma Z. Elias Santiago, PT, DPT, WCC, CWCP, CLT, OMS, is a licensed physical therapist, a board-certified wound care specialist, a certified lymphedema therapist, and a certified ostomy management specialist. With over ten years of experience in wound care, she opened a private wound care practice in Florida that offers lymphedema, ostomy, and wound care services. Dr. Santiago is also an adjunct faculty of AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona, teaching physical therapists that are completing their post-professional doctorate in physical therapy. She has written articles published in healthcare magazines and presented a poster at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy in 2007, and in the 2018 Summit of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Nilma Z. Elias-Santiago maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Nilma Z. Elias-Santiago is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Objectives
- Review the anatomy and physiology of the arterial and venous system.
- Identify risk factors and etiology for vascular ulcers.
- Identify the clinical presentation of arterial and venous ulcers.
- Select appropriate tests and measures to assist in differential diagnosis of vascular insufficiency.
- Discuss different interventions and treatment options to manage leg vascular ulcers.
Outline
Anatomy and physiology
- Arterial system
- Venous system
- Risk factors
- Etiology
Clinical presentation
- Arterial ulcer
- Venous ulcers
Diagnosis and management
- Diagnostic tests and measures
- Interventions and treatment options
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered NurseÂ
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational NurseÂ
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse PractitionerÂ
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/AssociateÂ
- Physician
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