Total Credits: .75 including .75 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Chronic ulcers affect approximately 0.1 -0.2% of the general population. They can develop for numerous reasons. Diseases of the veins and diseases of the arteries are two common causes of chronic ulcers, as these can compromise blood supply to the affected area and therefore the body’s ability to heal. Diabetes mellitus and diabetes are another cause of ulceration. This presentation will provide appropriate diagnosis and recognition of different types of chronic wounds, the guidelines for treatment and the pitfalls to avoid.
At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Differentiate the different types of chronic ulcers.
- Identify important lab and imaging to assist in diagnosis.
- Discuss evidence-based treatments.
- Report the pitfalls to avoid in diagnosis and treatment.
Disclosure Statement: Dr. Bozzuto, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement: The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Grievance Statement: If you are not satisfied with the program, you may file a written grievance by emailing cme@poma.org. Your complaint will be forwarded to the Education Committee for review. The committee will determine if the participant should be reimbursed with no credits or deny the complaint and take the issue into consideration for future programs.
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Thomas M. Bozzuto, DO, FACEP, UHM/ABEM, FFACHM, FAPWCAc, FUHM, “Which Ulcers are Which: Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Ulcers,” is northeast section chair at Geisinger Health System, Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Board certified in emergency medicine and subspecialty certified in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, he is also certified in wound care by the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. Bozzuto is a graduate of Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales in Center Valley, Pennsylvania and a 1980 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship at Parkview Osteopathic Hospital in Philadelphia and a residency in emergency medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bozzuto is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, the American Professional Wound Care Association and the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. He is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and the Wound Healing Society.
He has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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