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Use of compression therapy in patients with lymphoedema

02 March 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Compression therapy is an effective and common approach to the management of lymphoedema, a chronic condition requiring long-term treatment. Lymphoedema is caused by...

Management options for patients with pretibial lacerations

16 April 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Pretibial lacerations are a common injury, particularly in older adults. Patients may present to the emergency department for treatment, be treated in GP surgeries...

A suitable case for treatment

14 July 2009

Nursing Standard

General article

Chronic lymphoedema is a common condition but its treatment is often overlooked.

Compression bandaging in patients with venous insufficiency

18 November 2008

Nursing Standard

Learning zone

This article explains the effects of compression therapy and discusses the treatment options available in the management of patients with venous disease of the lower...

An overview of compression therapy in leg ulceration

19 April 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article provides an overview of the current options for the application of compression therapy and a rationale for appropriate selection.

Graduated compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis

11 June 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article describes the correct use and length of graduated elastic compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in general surgical patients. The...

Compression bandaging in patients with venous insufficiency

12 November 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article explains the effects of compression therapy and discusses the treatment options available in the management of patients with venous disease of the lower...

Use and application of graduated elastic compression stockings

27 June 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

As part of Nursing Standards clinical skills series, this article discusses how to apply graduated elastic compression stockings, which are used as a prophylactic...

Nursing management of common oncological emergencies

16 June 2010

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article examines three of the most common oncological emergencies. It considers the underlying pathophysiology of these conditions and the symptoms. The role of...

Best practice in the management of venous leg ulcers

11 April 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Leg ulcers are wounds or open sores, often chronic in nature (long-lasting and non-healing), which cause damage to the skin. Appropriate management of chronic venous...

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