title: Identification and healing of leg ulcers with impaired circulation.
abstract: Leg ulcers may fail to heal because inaccurate assessment has resulted in inappropriate treatment. This article suggests a more accurate method of assessment and describes the use of zinc oxide paste bandage to heal leg ulcers where there is impaired arterial circulation.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D014945:Wound Healing; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015034:Zinc Oxide