The purpose of this course is to explain the use of the Circulator Boot™, an end-diastolic intermittent pneumatic compression device that is used to treat circulatory disorders, including peripheral vascular disease-related ulcerations, both resulting from arterial insufficiency and venous stasis.
Course Publication Date:
May 03, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | CBTM050219 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and function of the Circulator Boot™.
- Explain the difference between the end-diastolic compressions of the Circulator Boot™ and those delivered by other intermittent pneumatic compressions (IPC) devices.
- Explain how the Circulator Boot™ is considered a “cardiac assist device.”
- List and explain the 5 FDA-approved uses of the Circulator Boot™.
- List and explain the 4 therapeutic effects of the Circulator Boot™.
- Outline the procedure for application of the Circulator Boot™ and treatment.
- Explain how different compression ratios are used.
- Explain how Sea Soaks™ are used.
- List and explain the different grades of the Wagner ulcer classification system.