Leg ulcers
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How to... Top tips for managing venous leg ulcers VIEW PDF
June Issue 3 Volume 2A leg ulcer is defined as a loss of skin below the knee, which takes more than six weeks to heal[1] [Fig 1]. Venous leg ulcers are caused by sustained high pressure within the venous system of the leg. Over half are caused by progressive venous reflux that...
Innovations in dressing technology for leg ulcer patients
Wounds International March 3(1)Achieving the best possible wound care when treating leg ulcers creates challenges for the clinician. These include providing appropriate compression, managing exudate and controlling infection. The author describes how new developments in bandaging and dressing...
Innovations in dressing technology for leg ulcer patients: Expert Commentary David Leaper, Visiting Professor, Cardiff University
Wounds International March 3(1)No accepted method currently exists for accurately predicting the risk of infection developing in a chronic wound. In order to address this gap, the Wounds At Risk (WAR) score was devised through a consensus group of European interdisciplinary hygienists/microbiologists,...
Expert Commentary: Geoff Sussman on 'Top ten tips for Doppler ABPI'
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberAs a senior consultant at a very busy tertiary referral wound clinic in a major Australian hospital, I believe accurate vascular assessment is essential. Our clinic has five rooms and a multidisciplinary staff including medics, nurses, podiatrists, pharmacists,...
Expert commentary: Jackie Stephen-Haynes on 'How to...Top ten tips for doppler APBI'
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberThere are a number of tips that can be very helpful when teaching registered clinicians about the accurate and safe measurement of Doppler ultrasound and the calculation of ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI).
How to...Ten top tips for Doppler ABPI
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberThis practical guide offers tips on how to use a hand-held Doppler ultrasound for assessing peripheral arterial disease. Leg ulcers can have an extremely deleterious effect on a patient’s well being and quality of life. One part of a comprehensive assessment...
Leg ulcer update
Wounds International 2(4) NovemberWounds International clinical updates present clinical developments in the field of leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, skin integrity and diabetic foot, including the latest from associations, clinicians and industry. If you use an innovative technique in your practice...
The importance of the skin barrier in managing periwound areas
Wounds International Vol 2 Issue 1The skin is the largest of the body’s organs and provides an immediate barrier between the internal tissues and the environment. It protects the body from the effects of temperature and chemical and microbial attack. At the same time as preventing harmful...
- Managing the lower limb in coronary artery bypass grafting
Wounds International, Vol 1, Issue 5Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is often used to treat patients with heart disease. However depending on the number of coronary vessels to be bypassed, veins may be harvested from both legs leaving difficult-to-manage wounds. This article examines how...
Managing eczema in patients with leg ulcers
Wounds International, Vol 1; Issue 4Patients with leg ulcers will also often experience skin problems such as eczema. It is important that clinicians are able to offer comprehensive skin assessment, accurate diagnosis and effective management. This article outlines the background to the development...