chronic venous insufficiency

Question 1

what is chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 1

blood does not efficiently drain from the legs back to the heart

Question 2

skin changes seen in chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 2

hb leaks into skin -> brown / red
inflammation -> venous eczema
hardening and tightening
smooth white scar tissue

Question 3

complications of chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 3

cellulitis
poor healing after injury
skin ulcers
pain

Question 4

management of chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 4

monitoring, emollients
compression stockings and keeping leg elevated when resting