Abstract
PURPOSE: To provide physicians and registered professional nurses with information to differentiate the pathogenesis of venous and arterial ulcers and to describe critical treatment aspects for these conditions.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about the management of patients with venous and arterial ulcers.
OBJECTIVES: After reading the article and taking the test, the participant should be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the etiology and manifestation of venous and arterial leg ulcers.
2. Discuss the assessment and management of venous leg ulcers.
3. Describe the assessment and management of arterial leg ulcers.