Notes in 01_Ulcers

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Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Venous ulcers}} {{c1::Painless lesion with a red base}} {{c1::Location: gaiter area (proximal to medial malleolus, below knee an…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Venous ulcers {{c1::Varicose veins}} {{c1::Venous insufficiency}} {{c1::Immobility}} {{c1::Pregnancy}} {{c1::Obesity}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Arterial ulcers}} {{c1::Painful and punched out lesion}} {{c1::Location: toes and foot, lateral malleolus, pressure regions}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Arterial ulcers {{c1::Smoking}} {{c1::Diabetes}} {{c1::Hypertension}} {{c1::Peripheral arterial disease}} {{c1::Alcohol}} {{c1::Dyslip…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Neuropathic ulcers}} {{c1::Painless but deep lesion with a calcified edge}} {{c1::Location: foot pressure points (e.g. tip of to…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Neuropathic ulcers include a combination of {{c1::diabetes}} and {{c1::prolonged pressure}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pressure ulcers}} {{c1::Deep, discoloured, warm and spongy patch of skin}} {{c1::Location: on bony parts (e.g. heels, elbow, hip…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factor of Pressure ulcers is {{c1::prolonged immobility with pressure}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Ulcers {{c1::Bloods (raised CRP/ESR if infection)}} {{c1::HbA1c and blood glucose (for diabetes)}} {{c1::Lipid profile (for peripher…
Published	02/10/2024	What is Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)?{{c1::Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) is a calculation of the ratio of the patient's systo…
Published	02/10/2024	An Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of {{c2::More than 1.3}} suggests:Pathology: {{c1::the presence of arterial calcification (secondary to d…
Published	02/10/2024	An Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of {{c2::0.8–1.3}} suggests:Pathology: {{c1::No evidence suggesting significant arterial disease}}Compres…
Published	02/10/2024	An Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of {{c2::0.5–0.8}} suggests:Pathology: {{c1::Moderate peripheral arterial disease or mixed arterial/venou…
Published	02/10/2024	An Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) of {{c2::Less than 0.5}} suggests:Pathology: {{c1::Severe arterial disease (e.g. critical limb ischaemia …
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Arterial Ulcers {{c1::Smoking cessation}} {{c1::Control risk factors (statins, antiplatelets, BP, glucose)}} {{c1::Revascularisation +/-…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Venous Ulcers {{c1::Elevation}} {{c1::Repair of venous pathology}} {{c1::Compression therapy is indicated}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Neuropathic Ulcers {{c1::Podiatry for offloading devices (to redistribute pressure and reduce risk of ulcers)}} {{c1::Specialist footwea…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Pressure Ulcers {{c1::Nursing +/- plastics}} {{c1::Offloading devices or positional changes (to redistribute pressure and reduce risk of…
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