Diff Dx: Arterial Vs Venous Ulcers Flashcards
1
Q
Irregular, smooth edges
A
Arterial
2
Q
Minimum to no granulation
A
Arterial
3
Q
Usually deep
A
Arterial
4
Q
Irregular: dark pigmentation, sometimes fibrotic
A
Venous
5
Q
Good granulation
A
Venous
6
Q
Usually shallow
A
Venous
7
Q
Distal lower leg
A
Venous
8
Q
Distal lower leg: toes, feet
A
Arterial
9
Q
Lateral malleolus
A
Arterial
10
Q
Medial malleolus
A
Venous
11
Q
Anterior tibial area
A
Arterial
12
Q
Decreased or absent pedal pulses
A
Arterial
13
Q
Pedal pulses usually present
A
Venous
14
Q
Associated gangrene may be present
A
Arterial
15
Q
No gangrene
A
Venous
16
Q
Moderate to large amounts of exudate
A
Venous
17
Q
No drainage
A
Arterial
18
Q
Painful, especially if legs elevated
A
Arterial
19
Q
Little pain, comfortable with legs elevated
A
Venous
20
Q
Edema
A
Venous
21
Q
Stasis dermatitis
A
Venous
22
Q
Trophic changes
A
Arterial
23
Q
Pallor on foot elevation
A
Arterial
24
Q
Dusky rubor on dependency
A
Arterial
25
Possible cyanosis on dependency
Venous
