Arterial disease ulcers, part 2: treatment

Adv Skin Wound Care. 2014 Oct;27(10):462-76; quiz 476-8. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000453881.34345.08.

Abstract

The objectives of this article are to describe the therapeutic options available and develop an appropriate clinical approach suitable to the individual needs of the patient with arterial insufficiency, based on the wound bed preparation paradigm. This information will also assist in the integration of decision making regarding appropriate clinical intervention in an interprofessional team approach, according to the International Inter-professional Wound Caring Model 2012, with inclusion of patient-centered concerns within the patient's circle of care.

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / nursing
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Decision Making
  • Education, Continuing
  • Endovascular Procedures
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation
  • Leg Ulcer / etiology
  • Leg Ulcer / nursing
  • Leg Ulcer / therapy*
  • Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Pain Management* / nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Wound Healing*