LEG ULCERS Flashcards
Most leg ulcers are arterial/ venous
Venous
What should be done on all leg ulcers?
Arterial Brachial Pressure Index
ABPI >0.8 = ____
Venous Ulcer
0.5-0.8 = _____
Mixed Ulcer
<0.5 = _____
Arterial Ulcer
Risk factors for venous ulcers?
Varicose veins
DVT
Venous insufficiency
Poor calf muscle function
Where are venous ulcers most commonly found?
Lower legs
How may you describe a leg ulcer (buzzword)?
Shallow like a beach
What group commonly get leg ulcers?
Elderly
Management of Venous Ulcers?
Compression Bandages (reduces venous pressure)
Dressings that absorb exudate
If infected –> Antibiotics
Keep leg elevated
What do arterial ulcers look and feel like?
Punched out and painful
What do arterial ulcers look like (buzzword)?
Sharp like a cliff edge
What is used to diagnose arterial ulcers?
Doppler Ultrasound
What is the treatment for arterial ulcers?
Keep clean and covered
What treatment do you avoid in arterial ulcers?
Compression bandages
