PPT-The Truth about Decubitus Ulcers

Created By Kelsey Peck What is a decubitus ulcer A decubitus ulcer also commonly known as a bedsore comes about from lying in one position for too long This prevents circulation from getting to your skin causing pressure. p p Conjunction both statements must be true Two True statements will result in a True T Any other combination will produce a False F p q p q Disjunction If eitheror both statements are true the entire statement is true One True will result in a T By : . Jazmine. Moreno. What Are Pressure Ulcers?. A pressure ulcer is when an area of the skin has had too much pressure on it for to long, and so the skin dies and starts to break down. . There are 3 Primary causes. Sarah Yorwerth & Tara Hollinshead. Skin Integrity. A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin or tissue over a bony area. A pressure ulcer is also called a pressure sore, bedsore, or decubitus ulcer. . By: Emily . Ebright. . Define the Problem . Cause:. Prolonged pressure on skin and tissue especially bony points, decreases blood flow to these areas. . Affected skin and tissue are deprived of nutrients and oxygen and start to die. . urethritis . A man in his 40’s attended clinic for the first time complaining of intense dysuria and pain at the tip of the penis. He’d had a contact with his ex-wife about 10 days previously, engaging in vaginal and oral sex. He attended his GP who suspected an UTI and commenced him on Amoxicillin the day before. He couldn’t remember ever having had a ‘cold sore. Jesse Thomas, RVT. UNC Health Care. Disclosures. No relevant conflicts of interest to declare. Objectives. Review types of wounds. Discuss risk factors. Role of Duplex Imaging. Role as a Technologist. Sharon D. White, BSN,RN,CWOCN. University of Alabama - Birmingham. Objectives. Identify different types of lower leg ulcers. Describe at least 3 major risk factors that may contribute to arterial, venous and diabetic ulcers. . A Comprehensive Review . Assessment & Management . 1. 2015 AXXESS. UNAUTHORIZED USE IS PROHIBITED. Objectives. 2. Understand Arterial & Venous disease. Understand the etiology of . . lower extremities ulcers. Tissue Viability Team. ABUHB. Brief functions of the skin. What is a pressure ulcer?. Why do they happen?. What we can do to prevent pressure ulcers?. The way forward. Focus of Presentation. Why do Pressure Ulcers matter?. Leg Ulcers . Sophie Dela Cruz. Who we are. The CCG carried out an audit of practice which identified an inequality in leg ulcer care across localities and GP practices in Gloucestershire.. The previous Leg Ulcer Management Pathway was not meeting the needs of the whole population and has led to both inappropriate referrals to the Acute Hospital Leg Ulcer Service and Admissions. There was also no pathway for Chronic Oedema Management. . Steven Tam. Objectives. Understand the definitions and staging system for Pressure Ulcers. Review the epidemiology. Review risk factors for pressure ulcer development. Review and understand prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. By Alaina Darby. Into which of the following categories would you classify a sunburn that has started to blister?. Stage I. Stage II. Stage III. Stage IV. Into which of the following categories would you classify a sunburn that is red and painful?. Dr. . Febin. Azeezia. medical college . Kollam . Management and Treatment. The best treatment must control the ulcers for the . longest period with minimal side effects. ... Important . to rule out . Dr: Arshad M.Malik. Associate Professor Surgery. LUMHS. ORAL CAVITY. LIPS. TEETH. GINGIVA. ORAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PALATE. TONGUE. ORAL LYMPHOID TISSUES. Oral Ulcers. Definations. Classifications. Causes.