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Assessment and management of patients with leg ulcers

01 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Tissue viability supplement

This article discusses the assessment and management of patients with leg ulcers, focusing on venous, arterial and mixed aetiology ulcers. Successful care planning...

Assessment and management of patients with leg ulcers

20 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the assessment and management of patients with leg ulcers, focusing on venous, arterial and mixed aetiology ulcers. Successful care planning...

The use of silver-based dressings in wound care

27 October 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Chronic wounds such as leg ulcers and pressure ulcers are often slow to heal. One of the causes of delayed wound healing is the presence of micro-organisms in the...

The role of the nurse in wound bed preparation

17 July 2002

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores the role of the nurse in wound bed preparation. Wounds cannot be tended to in isolation – many patient factors will influence healing. The...

Clinical governance and pressure ulcer management

14 February 2001

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The government has introduced a framework for clinical governance as a means to promote high quality services for patients. Caroline Dowsett discusses the importance...