March 24, 2011

ULCER


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ulcervenousarterial Diabetic
S -Site Gaiter areaPressure areaPressure area
S -SkinRed,warm
edematous
Pale/gray/black
°edema
Dry,thin
B -BaseBeefy red
shallow
Grey/yellow
deep
Necrotic
Deep
D-dischargecopiusminimalNo(purulent if infected)
M-marginirregularRegular punch outUndefined
Punch out
P-painMild
Relief by elevate leg
Severe
Relief by dependency
Worse by elevation
painless
P-pulsespresentabsentpresent
causesStasis- varicose/DVtIschemic
-large A= athreoscelosis,embolism
Small A= burger's/ raynauld ds,etc
Diabetic neuropathy





venous ulcer





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