Arterial Ulcers Flashcards
1
Q
Etiology Associated with Arterial Ulcers?
A
Chronic Arterial Insufficiency
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
2
Q
Location?
A
Toes
Lateral Malleolus
Anterior Tibial Area
3
Q
Pulses
A
Poor or Absent.
4
Q
Pain
A
Painful, especially if legs elevated
Intermittent claudication present
5
Q
Color/Appearance?
A
Smooth edges
Minimal to no granulation
usually deep
Pale on elevation; dusky rubor on dependency
6
Q
Temperature?
A
Cool
7
Q
Skin changes?
A
Trophic changes (thin, shiny, atrophic nails)
- loss of hair on foot and toes, thickened nails
8
Q
Associated Gangrene?
A
May be present
9
Q
Examination components?
A
- Pulses
- temperature
- ABI
- Segmental blood pressure measurements
