Management of venous ulcers.
As our society ages, critical care nurses will increasingly be exposed to patients with a variety of wounds. One of the most challenging wounds to manage is the venous ulcer, a complication of venous insufficiency. This article will summarize the prevention and management of venous ulcers in a comprehensive and research-based manner.
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D001458:Bandages; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing