Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

Wound care case studies are a great way to fully understand what influences effective wound care treatments. Wound care specialist Dianne Rudolph will walk you through five unique case studies to help you better understand the complexities of wound care assessments, classifications and treatments.  

For additionals case studies: Chronic Wound Care Case Studies - Part 2

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

Wound care case studies are a great way to fully understanding what influences effective wound care treatments.

Wound care specialist Dianne Rudolph will walk you through five unique case studies to help you  better understand the complexities of wound care assessments, classifications and treatments.

For additional case studies: Chronic Wound Care Case Studies - Part 1

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

A leg wrap is commonly used for the management of edema and venostasis ulcers. Watch this short demonstration of the proper techniques for applying a leg compression wrap. 

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

In Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this series covered classification of wounds, and the concepts of wound healing and assessments. In this final module - the presenter covers wound management, which includes:

• Cleansing
• Tissue Management
• Debridement
• Infection
• Moisture Balance
• Edges
• Epibole
• Factors that affect healing
• Pain

Note: This is Pt. 4 of a series of wound care trainings: The Science of Wound Healing

Part 1: Wound Classification 
Part 2: What is Wound Healing?
Part 3: Wound Assessment

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series covered classification of wounds, and the concepts of wound healing. In Part 3 - the presenter will continue with the concepts involved in wound assessment including location, size, depth, tunneling/undermining, tissue type, wound edges, exudate and periwound area using a wound assessment model. This video also includes a demonstration on undermining and tunneling in wound care. 

Note: This is Pt. 3 of a series of wound care trainings: The Science of Wound Healing

Part 1: Wound Classification
Part 2: What is Wound Healing?
Part 4: Wound Management

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

In Part 1 of this series we discussed the classification of wounds, partial vs. full thickness wounds, and the staging of pressure injuries. In Part 2  the presenter will move on to the concepts of wound healing. Having a good understanding of what wound healing entails is important to determining treatment strategy. This video covers the following on wound healing:

• Healing Differences Between Partial and Full Thickness Wounds 
• Regeration Healing
• Tissue Repair
• Hemostasis & Inflammation
• Proliferation 
• Re-epithelialization
• Maturation/Remodeling

Part 1: Wound Classification 
Part 3: Wound Assessment
Part 4: Wound Management

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

Wound assessment and classification is an important cornerstone which allows you to determine a plan of care and move on to properly manage the patient's wound. This video covers: 

• Wound Classifications
• Wound Thickness
• Systematic Wound Assessment
• Phases of Wound Healing
• Principles of Wound Management

Part 2: What is Wound Healing?
Part 3: Wound Assessment
Part 4: Wound Management

Presenter: Dianne Murray Rudolph, APRN, GNP-BC, CWOCN, UTHSCSA

Foot related problems are just one of many complications of diabetes. Many foot related complications can be avoided with early detection, diagnosis and treatment. This video will explain how to perform a diabetic foot exam and help you identify any potential issues.

In this video Dr. Srinath K. Tamirisa, Kidney and HTN Specialist will cover the relationship beween diabetes and kidney disease as well as:

• The different types of diabetes.
• What happens when you have a high sugar level.
• How diabetes causes kidney damage.
• The stages of chronic kidney disease.
• Signs of kidney disease in patients with diabetes.  
• How dialysis works and what you can expect. 
• What can be done to keep your kidneys working for as long as possible. 

Blood sugar monitor elderly – This is a common search that older adults with diabetes often perform to understand why they should regularly monitor their blood sugar. Many people with diabetes “prick” their fingers, but don’t understand why they have to do it. They don’t check their blood sugar, or they frequently stop doing it because “it hurts,” “my sugar is always high,” “I feel okay,” “the strips are expensive,” “I am scared of needles” or other reasons. This video module explains the importance of – and reasons for -- monitoring blood sugar in the elderly.

If you’re a caregiver, an important issue to keep in mind is hypoglycemia in seniors. Some people with diabetes know the symptoms of low blood sugar and what to do when their blood sugar gets low. However, many do not know what to do to avoid a drop in blood sugar. Others don’t know the symptoms of low blood sugar, what to do if their blood sugar gets low, or how to avoid it. This video helps people with diabetes – and especially seniors and their caregivers – ensure the best care possible when blood sugar drops.

Diabetes in the elderly affects much more than blood glucose levels. In elderly patients, the disease can accelerate other common conditions among seniors and markedly complicate the management of those conditions. This video explains how the care of aging patients with diabetes should be individualized, taking into account comorbidities, other medications, cognitive abilities, home care situation, and life expectancy.