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Ulcer and Wound Management
Assessing patients with an ulcer or wound
Investigations for patients with an ulcer or wound
Ulcer and Wound Management
Fundamentals of ulcer and wound management
Assessing patients with an ulcer or wound
Introduction to assessing patients with an ulcer or wound
Taking a history for patients with an ulcer or wound
Tetanus-prone wounds
Examining patients with an ulcer or wound
Investigations for patients with an ulcer or wound
Blood tests
Ulcer or wound swabs
Biopsy
Vascular assessment
Other imaging
Differential diagnoses for ulcers or wounds
References
Surgical wounds
Skin tears
Minor burns
Abrasions
Haematomas
Pressure injuries
Wounds on a high-risk foot
Overview of leg ulcers
Venous leg ulcers
Arterial leg ulcers
Mixed venous and arterial leg ulcers
Leg ulcers not caused by venous or arterial disease
Compression therapy
Cleansing and debridement
Ulcer and wound dressings
Factors affecting ulcer and wound healing
Ulcers or wounds not expected to heal
Investigations for patients with an ulcer or wound
Blood tests
Ulcer or wound swabs
Biopsy
Vascular assessment
Other imaging
