By Maegan Dube
2 minute read
November 24, 2020
Join us for a live webinar with Dr. Windy Cole and our clinical nurse Gwen McComy, RN, BSN to discuss multi-day solutions for challenges commonly faced with venous leg ulcer management. Dr. Cole will speak to her experience in a case series using products that assist, particularly in complex times like these, when in-person visits are limited due to patient mobility and/or COVID safety concerns.
Webinar Details
Previously recorded on Thursday, December 3, 1:00 PM ET
Overview:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
(CVI) is the 7th most common chronic disease and is the underlying cause
in 95%* of leg ulcers.
- With proper care, VLUs often
require a minimum of 12 weeks to heal.*
- Recurrence rates are high (up
to 67%), requiring repeated wound care and compression therapy.*
Additionally, Dr. Cole will
speak to her experience using Active Fluid Management dressings and CoFlex TLC
two-layer compression from a recent case series.
Click here to view the recording.
*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3880989/
Dr. Windy Cole is a native Ohioan. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Cincinnati and graduated summa cum laude honors from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Cole’s practice is located in Northeast Ohio where she serves as Medical Director of the Wound Care Center, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center and Adjunct Professor and Director of Wound Care Research at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
She is a dedicated healthcare advocate with interests focused on medical education, diabetic foot care, wound care, limb salvage, clinical research and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Cole has published on these topics and is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally.
Windy Cole, DPM