Ulcers Flashcards
Name risk factors for the development of venous ulcers
1) family hx
2) female
3) obesity
4) pregnancy
5) prolonged standing
Pathogensis of venous ulcers
Clinical features of venous ulcers
Associated features of venous ulcers
Laboratory evaluation for venous ulcers
Pathology of venous ulcers
Treatment of venous ulcers (part1)
Treatment of venous ulcers (part 2)
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Treatment of venous ulcers (part 3)
Describe and classify Lymphedema
Describe the clinical features of lymphedema ulcers
Describe the pathogenesis of arterial ulcers
Clinical manifestations of arterial ulcers
Treatment of arterial ulcers
Pathogenesis of diabetic and neuropathic ulcers
Clinical features of diabetic and neuropathic ulcers
Laboratory evaluation of neutopathic and diabetic ulcers
Treatment of diabetic and neuropathic ulcers
Prevention of neuropathic and diabetic ulcers
Describe the pathogensis of ulcers due to physical factors
Describe the clinical features of ulcers due to physical factors
Pathology of ulcers due to physical factors
Treatment of ulcers due to physical factors
Other causes of skin ulcerations
Comparison of clinical findings in the three major types of leg ulcers
Causes of leg ulcers
Draw a picture of venous blood within the lower leg
Theories of ulcers formation (picture included)
Points to include in the history and physical examination of patients with a leg ulcer
Classes of compresssion stockings
Types of compression therapy
Classes of compression bandages
Types of wound dressings
Approach to the evaluation and treatment of chronic venous ulcers
Causes of lymphedema
Determination and interpretation of the ankle-brachial index
Evaulation for throbophilia (inherted)
Evaluation for thrombophilia ((aquired)
Additional causes of cutaneous ulcerations (part 1)
Additional causes of cutaneous ulcerations (part 2)
