Publications by authors named "K Protz"
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- - The S2k guideline on venous leg ulcers was developed by a collaborative group led by the German Society of Phlebology and Lymphology, including various other German medical societies.
- - The goal is to unify different medical approaches to create a comprehensive treatment framework for venous leg ulcers, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals.
- - It includes 70 specific recommendations across key areas like diagnostics, therapy, prevention of recurrences, and everyday challenges, reflecting the latest scientific knowledge for clinical practice.
The benefit of lower limb compression therapy is not limited to chronic venous insufficiency or/and lymphoedema. Thanks to its anti-edema and anti-inflammatory effects, compression therapy is considered a beneficial adjuvant therapy to treat atypical wounds, inflammatory dermatoses, cellulitis, and traumatic wounds in the absence of contraindications. Strict contraindications are limited to severe peripheral arterial disease and decompensated heart failure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Due to scientific progress, healthcare professionals should regularly undergo appropriate continuing education. For this, knowledge transfer is essential. Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the acquisition, status and transfer of knowledge of professional groups applying phlebological compression therapy in Germany.
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- * Conditions with swelling (edema) paired with inflammatory skin issues can safely use compression therapy, which is supported by scientific evidence.
- * The article reviews the scientific basis for using compression therapy in these inflammatory conditions, as well as the limitations and guidelines for its application.