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MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH VENOUS LEG ULCERS - …
ewma.orgvenous leg ulcers (VLUs) is increasing, coinciding with an ageing population. Accurate global prevalence of VLUs is difficult to estimate due to the range of methodologies used in studies and accuracy of reporting.1 Venous ulceration is the most common type of leg ulceration and a significant clinical problem, affecting
NHS RightCare scenario - NHS England
www.england.nhs.uk1.5% of the UK population (with wounds) are estimated to have a leg ulcer and 19% of the leg ulcers in this research study were not characterised (2). To ensure the most appropriate treatment, the ‘character’ of leg ulcers needs to be diagnosed to determine the predominant cause, such as venous, arterial or mixed aetiology.
Assessment, diagnosis and management of leg ulcers
www.oxfordhealth.nhs.ukLeg Ulcers. Lymphovenous disease}Venous and lymphovenous disease is progressive}Symptoms manifest as skin changes}These deteriorate as the disease progresses}Following the mid term disease stage (atrophie blanche, haemosiderin staining etc) legs progress to the advanced stage.
Triangle of Wound Assessment - Wounds International
www.woundsinternational.cominvestigations, e.g. patients with venous or arterial leg ulcers will require an ABPI16. However, the diagnosis of wound infection is a clinical decision. Microbiological tests should not be used routinely, but when necessary, wound biopsy provides the most accurate information17. The signs and symptoms of wound infection