Leg Ulcers

Question 1

What type are most leg ulcers

Answer 1

venous

Question 2

What are the features of a venous ulver

Answer 2

Often near the medial malleolus
Hyperpigmentation
lipdermatosclerosis

Question 3

What measurement can be taken to differentiate between a venous and arterial ulcer

Answer 3

ABPI

Question 4

What is a normal ABPI value

Answer 4

0.8-1.3

Question 5

What does and ABPI of less than 0.8 suggest

Answer 5

vascular (arterial disease)

Question 6

What does an ABPI above 1.5 suggest

Answer 6

calcification of arteries

Question 7

Name some de sloughin agents/methods

Answer 7

hydrogel
honey
maggots

Question 8

How are venous ulcers bandaged

Answer 8

4 layers
non adherent
from ankle to knee - cone shape
pressure greater (40) at the ankle and less (25) at knee

Question 9

When should ulcers aimed to be healed by

Answer 9

12 weeks

Question 10

How can you prevent venous ulcer

Answer 10

compression stockings

Question 11

What is atrophie blanche

Answer 11

Atrophie blanche (AB) is a clinical term used to describe smooth, ivory-white, round or stellate scars or plaques with peripheral telangiectasias that are usually found bilaterally on the legs, ankles, and dorsal feet

Question 12

What is a possible complication to the skin of venous stasis and ulceration

Answer 12

venous dermatitis/eczema