Vascular Evaluation – Arterial Insufficiency
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Vascular Evaluation – Arterial Insufficiency

Many wounds seen by wound care specialists can be ascribed a vascular etiology, including arterial, venous, and diabetic wounds. In order to successfully manage wounds of this type, the underlying vascular dysfunction must first be addressed. A number of tests and measures are available for detecting arterial insufficiency, the simplest of which is an assessment…

Tools to Measure Wound Healing

According to Medicare requirements, measurement of wound healing should be performed at least monthly, although best practice dictates that assessment of wound status should be performed weekly or even more frequently.1 Measurement of Wound Healing However, despite universal agreement on the importance of regular and frequent measurement of wound healing, there is currently no consensus…

Wound Photography in Assessing Wound Healing

Effective wound measurement is pivotal to effective wound management. It is essential to be able to assess the rate of closure of a wound in order to assess the effectiveness of current treatment strategies, and adapt as appropriate. Wound photography can play a huge role in tracking progress and documenting, as long as it is…

The Basics of Wound Examination

Previous articles in this series have considered the importance of a full patient examination and systems review as part of a wound assessment. While these elements are essential and provide a great deal of vital information, nothing can substitute for a thorough and detailed assessment of the wound itself. A careful wound examination is important…