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British Journal of Nursing, 2006
This article considers the law which applies to the standard of care when patients are being treated in the community for persistent ulcers. It considers the importance of expert opinion in determining the reasonable standard of care and the significance of the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
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This article considers the law which applies to the standard of care when patients are being treated in the community for persistent ulcers. It considers the importance of expert opinion in determining the reasonable standard of care and the significance of the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
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1999
Introduction - management of leg ulcers. Part I Wound healing: molecular biology of chronic wounds cytokines in progressing stages of chronic venous insufficiency bacteriology of leg ulcers synthetic dressings therapy with growth factors cultured keratinocyte grafts.
Hafner J +3 more
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Introduction - management of leg ulcers. Part I Wound healing: molecular biology of chronic wounds cytokines in progressing stages of chronic venous insufficiency bacteriology of leg ulcers synthetic dressings therapy with growth factors cultured keratinocyte grafts.
Hafner J +3 more
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Autoimmune ulceration of the leg
Clinics in Dermatology, 1990Abstract Autoimmune diseases are those disorders characterized by circulating autoantibodies or specific immune effector cells targeted towards a variety of self antigens. These disorders have traditionally included the so-called collagen vascular diseases, such as lupus erythematosus or scleroderma, certain vascultides, and a variety of ...
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Hemoglobinopathies and Leg Ulcers
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2015Major hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell anemia, are becoming a global health issue. Leg ulcers are the most common cutaneous manifestation of sickle cell disease and an important contributor to morbidity burden in this population. Leg ulcers following sickling disorders are extremely painful, and hard to heal.
Afsaneh, Alavi, Robert S, Kirsner
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Journal of Wound Care, 1996
Two algorithms are presented as aids to diagnosis and appropriate treatment decisions for leg ulcers
Nelson, E. A. +3 more
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Two algorithms are presented as aids to diagnosis and appropriate treatment decisions for leg ulcers
Nelson, E. A. +3 more
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The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2002
Leg ulcers are an important clinical condition and are often difficult to treat. The treatment has to continue for long periods, and the associated morbidity leads to significant loss of work. The successful treatment of leg ulcers or chronic wounds depends upon accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause.
Sanjeev K, Gupta, Vijay K, Shukla
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Leg ulcers are an important clinical condition and are often difficult to treat. The treatment has to continue for long periods, and the associated morbidity leads to significant loss of work. The successful treatment of leg ulcers or chronic wounds depends upon accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause.
Sanjeev K, Gupta, Vijay K, Shukla
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Journal of Wound Care, 1997
Thorough, systematic and accurate assessment of the patient, identification of the underlying cause of ulcer and any local problems at the wound site are prerequisites to planning appropriate care and to preventing avoidable delays in healing1. On the following pages two decision-making algorithms are illustrated; one for use in differential diagnosis
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Thorough, systematic and accurate assessment of the patient, identification of the underlying cause of ulcer and any local problems at the wound site are prerequisites to planning appropriate care and to preventing avoidable delays in healing1. On the following pages two decision-making algorithms are illustrated; one for use in differential diagnosis
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Dermatologic Clinics, 1993
Leg ulcers represent the most common chronic wound in our population. This devastating problem often cripples patients, many of whom are in the prime of their working years. The resulting morbidity and financial cost are extraordinary. Fortunately, with the right approach, the vast majority heal with simple ambulatory outpatient therapy.
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Leg ulcers represent the most common chronic wound in our population. This devastating problem often cripples patients, many of whom are in the prime of their working years. The resulting morbidity and financial cost are extraordinary. Fortunately, with the right approach, the vast majority heal with simple ambulatory outpatient therapy.
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Journal of Wound Care, 1997
The Crown report on nurse prescribing estimates that the treatment of leg ulcers costs the NHS £300-£600 million per year1. The bulk of this expenditure falls on the community nurses who care for these patients2.
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The Crown report on nurse prescribing estimates that the treatment of leg ulcers costs the NHS £300-£600 million per year1. The bulk of this expenditure falls on the community nurses who care for these patients2.
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