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Atypical Ulcers
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Atypical ulcers, such as calcinosis cutis, calciphylaxis, pyoderma gangrenosum, vasculitis, skin cancer, fungating tumors, and more are due to alternative etiologies and more challenging to manage than most chronic wounds. This presentation reviews the clinical presentation and treatment of several atypical wounds including red flags in the identification of wounds that may be caused by atypical factors. Completion of the presentation will leave attendees with an understanding of atypical ulcers to maximize positive outcomes for patients.
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CSWP
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CSWP, is a translational scientist, family nurse practitioner, and certified wound specialist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Swoboda is on the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP)鈥檚 Prophylactic Dressing Standards Initiative Task Force, a member of the editorial board for WOUNDS journal, and on the board of directors for th Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC).
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda has employment relationships with The Healing Institute and Medical College of Wisconsin. She receives a speaking honorarium and consulting fee from Histologics, Hartmann, Convatec, Aroa, AOTI, Innovacyn, Solventum, Smith & Nephew. Dr. Swoboda receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda serves on the board of directors for the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care and the Wound Ostomy Continence Certification Board. She is an editorial board member of Wound Care Learning Network. Dr. Swoboda previously was a consultant for Essity and Innovacyn.