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Defined as an open lesion between the ankle and knee that occurs in the presence of CVI and takes longer than 2 weeks to heal 

What is a Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU)?

100

Lowers pressure in superficial veins, reduces edema, and promotes skin health

What are the benefits of compression therapy? 

100

The first line approach to VLU treatment/prevention

What is compression therapy?

100

The bony prominence on the inside of the ankle

What is the medial malleolus? 

200

These ulcers have been shown to recur in up to 70% of cases  

What are VLUs? 

200

Mild <20mmHg

Moderate 20-40mmHg

Strong 40-60mmHg

Very Strong >60mmHg

What are levels of compression therapy?

200

Irregular margins, shallow, fibrinous, highly exudating & painful

What are the characteristics of a VLU? 

200

The area between the ankle and just below the knee

What is the gaiter area? 

300

Compression therapy functions through 2 key pressure mechanisms

What is resting and working pressure?

300

Bandages, hosiery/stocking, & wraps

What are types of compression treatment?

300

Cleanse, debride, dress & compress

What are the steps in VLU management?

300

Improper function of these results in edema, congestion, and tissue ischemia leading to a VLU

What are valves?

400

This form of pressure mechanism supports veins at rest

What is resting pressure?

400

The classification system for chronic venous insufficiency

CEAP-(Clinical, etiology, anatomical & pathophysiology)

400

DVT, family history, prolonged sitting/standing, obesity, previous vascular ulcer & multiple pregnancies 

What are risk factors for venous disease?

400

This is used to determine the underlying etiology and severity of disease

What is a vascular assessment? 

500

This pressure mechanism amplifies blood flow during movement

What is working pressure? 

500

An ABI <0.6

What is a contraindication for compression treatment?

500

Shame, embarrassment, pain, anxiety, frustration, social isolation and depression

What are the psychosocial impacts of a VLU? 

500

Delivers deoxygenated blood to the heart

What are veins? 

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