Skin Ulcers Flashcards
Denuded
Loss of epidermis
What is Hemosiderin Deposition ?
Iron leaking out of RBCs. Rusty legs
Venous Ulcer development
Tripple ABX ointment should only be used for ___ days max to avoid neomycin sensitivisation
3
____ dressings are great for infx ulcers bc they’re naturally anti-microbial
Silver Dressings
Compression products are great for _____ ulcers
venous
Stipulation to Unna Boots for venous ulcers
Must be ambulatory
Arterial ulcers are ____
Venous ulcers are _____
wet or dry?
Arterial = DRY
Venous = WET
Arterial vs Venous ulcers
What is a PEDIS Score
Pressure ulcer score
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10059/pedis-score-diabetic-foot-ulcers
Stage 1 ulcer
Skin intact
Non-blanching (press on it and skin stays red)
Stage 2 Ulcer
Partial thickness loss
Bruising indicates deep tissue injury
Stage 3 Ulcer
Full thickness skin loss
SubQ fat may be visible
May be undermining or tunneling
NO visible bone, tendon, muscle exposed
Stage 4 Pressure ulcer
Full thickness + exposed bone, muscle, or tendon
Often includes undermining or tunneling
Pressure ulcer has dry eschar. Does it need to be debrided?
NO, leave the natural dressing alone!
Only Loose, wet slough eschar can be debrided.
Trmnt of pressure ulcers
does Vit C and zinc help pressure ulcers?
Ndo pressure ulcers require skin cleansing and/or antiseptic agents(Betadine, Hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid)?
NO, it will kill the good granulation tissue
5 key points of skin uclers
