Stasis & Leg Ulcers Take Home Points Chart Flashcards
Arterial Ulcer Location
ankle, toes & heels
Venous Ulcer location
medial region of lower leg
Diabetic ulcer location
on soles, over bony prominences
Arterial Ulcer Appearance
irregular margin, punched out edges, little exudate
Venous Ulcer appearance
irregular margin, sloping edges, pink base, (U) exudative)
Diabetic Ulcer appearance
overlying callus, undermined, red, often deep & infected
Arterial ulcer skin temp
cold & dry
Venous ulcer skin temp
warm
diabetic ulcer skin temp
warm & dry
arterial ulcer pain
present, may be severe
venous ulcer pain
mild-moderate, unless infected or w/significant edeam
diabetic ulcer pain
may be absent
arterial ulcer pulses
diminished or absent
venous ulcer pulses
present
diabetic ulcer pulses
present or absent
arterial ulcer sensation
variable
venous ulcer sensation
present
diabetic ulcer sensation
loss of sensation, reflexes & vibration sense
arterial ulcer skin changes
shiny & taut, edema not common
venous ulcer skin changes
erythema, edema, hyperpigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis
diabetic ulcer skin changes
shiny, taut or doughy
arterial ulcer tx
refer to vascular surgeon, wound care
venous ulcer tx
compression is mainstay, wound care
diabetic ulcer tx
remove callus, off-load pressure
