Venous ulcer

There is a slight female predominance (1.6:1), but males tend to develop the syndrome sooner after diagnosis of RA (Sayah 2005). 3 Dermatologic manifestations include hyperpigmentation, rheumatic nodules (76%), and leg ulcers (as much as 22%). These ulcers are often due to venous insufficiency that is worsened by vasculitis, and are deep and chronic. They occur on the ankles and shins, with subsequent extravasation of red blood cells resulting in the development of hyperpigmentation (Sayah…

It is significant to watch how devices intermingle with the patient’s skin and recognize risk and establish nursing plan of care accordingly in order to prevent the occurrence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer (Lackey & Tesh, 2016). Most facilities use Braden scale in predicting pressure ulcer risk patient (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI).This is a common complication in patients with central vascular access device (VAD). This is one of…

Sclerotherapy is a treatment for venous insufficiency. It is mainly used to remove superficial varicose veins and spider veins. The procedure involves a sclerosant or chemical, often salt water that is injected into the affected vein. The chemical irritates the vein walls causing them to collapse. The vein is gradually absorbed into the surrounding tissue and disappears. The blood is transferred to other, healthy veins. The main benefits of sclerotherapy are: • A high success rate • The…

Physical Therapy uses many interventions to help patients regain their muscular strength. One modality commonly used is Russian Stimulation. Russian stimulation was developed by Dr. Yakov Kotz in the 1970s. It was used to help individuals increase their muscular strength by using different “variation of alternating currents”. It can be used by those who have had an injury and are trying to strengthen the muscles that were hurt, or it can be used by athletes to increase their muscular strength.…

infection control in relation to the case study of Marjorie Templeton and how it is relevant to the care that is provided to her. The three main evidence based practices that I will be discussing are healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), intra venous infections in relation…

(2010), their pilot prospective study was conducted locally to evaluate the usefulness of vacuum assisted closure therapy or VAC in the healing process of chronic diabetic foot ulcers. The National University Hospital (NUH) Multi-Disciplinary Team for Diabetic Foots problems in Singapore conducted this cohort study. The keywords that were used in the search engine were diabetic foot wound, negative pressure dressing and wound healing…

UROLOGY With arrival of Dr. Kittles in 2014 and new Urology Chief, Dr. Lee in 2016, the division of Urology is undergoing a renaissance and expansion of existing programs and the development of new research and academic endeavors. The Division is focusing on a number of new projects such as: Renal Cell Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Pelvic Floor and Holmium laser prostatectomy outcomes. At the recent American Urological Association-Western Section meeting in Kauai, Hawaii October…

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Veincare – 10 Descriptions Veincare is a leading provider of medical solutions for abnormal veins with clinics located in Camberwell, Boronia and Sydenham. We offer non-surgical treatments for varicose veins, spider veins, reticular veins, venous leg ulcers, facial veins and much more. Call: 1300 730 100 Are you worried about having varicose veins? Don't be! Veincare is here to help! We offer varicose vein treatments in Melbourne utilising state-of-the-art laser and ultrasound technology to…

bio-psychosocial functioning and patient satisfaction. Two examples of nursing-sensitive patient outcomes include the following rate of central line catheter-associated blood stream infection, rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia, and prevalence of pressure ulcers. Rate of central line catheter-associated blood stream infection is a serious…