Video
Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Role of the Lymphatic system
  • Lymphatic system anatomy
  • Peripheral venous system
  • Physiology of the lymphatic and venous system
  • Lymphatic system insufficiencies
  • S&S of lymphedema vs. edema
  • Classifications and stages of lymphedema
  • Lymphatics system’s impact on wounds
  • Predisposing factors to skin breakdown

Hour 2

  • Types of wounds commonly occurring in clients living with lymphedema: pressure injury, diabetic ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, radiation-related wounds
  • Role of the wound care team
  • Components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT): manual lymph drainage, compression, exercise, skincare
  • Contraindications
  • Principles of wound care reimbursement for clients living with wounds and lymphedema
  • Principles of wound care documentation for clients living with wound and lymphedema

Author

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

Managing Lymphedema Wounds

Managing Lymphedema Wounds

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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$33

Description:

Lymphedema is a condition of tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials. As a result, tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection and wounds. However, managing lymphedema wounds can be difficult for clinicians as there are concerns about the development of infections. Wound care performed on regions of the body with lymphedema also present their own set of challenges. 

This course describes the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in relation to risks for developing wounds. The presenter identifies how to differentiate between edema and lymphedema. Additionally, this course addresses the different types and stages of wounds commonly occurring in patients living with lymphedema. Finally, this course outlines wound management interventions for people living with lymphedema.

Full Course Description
Lymphedema is a condition of tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials. As a result, tissues with lymphedema are at high risk of infection and wounds. However, managing lymphedema wounds can be difficult for clinicians as there are concerns about the development of infections. Wound care performed on regions of the body...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to recognize symptoms of lymphedema and wounds implement strategies to prevent or manage this condition.  

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify the background, anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
  2. Recognize risk factors and different types and stages of wounds commonly occurring in patients living with lymphedema
  3. Select wound management interventions
  4. Identify case examples of people living with lymphedema and/or wounds

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional to recognize symptoms of lymphedema and wounds implement strategies to prevent or manage this condition.  

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify the background, anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
  2. Recognize risk factors and different types and stages of wounds commonly occurring in patients living with lymphedema
  3. Select wound management interventions
  4. Identify case examples of people living with lymphedema and/or wounds

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing.  

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Neely Sullivan is employed by Select Rehabilitation and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing.  

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Neely Sullivan is employed by Select Rehabilitation and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.