ArticleCanadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien2004
Approach to skin ulcers in older patients.
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- [Expert consensus on systematic assessment and treatment of refractory wounds in the elderly (2025 edition)].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2025Article
- Sub-cellular In-situ Characterization of Ferritin(iron) in a Rodent Model of Spinal Cord Injury.Scientific reports · 2018Article
- Is oxycodone/naloxone effective and safe in managing chronic pain of a fragile elderly patient with multiple skin ulcers of the lower limbs? A case report.Clinical interventions in aging · 2015Article
- Teaching wound care to family medicine residents on a wound care service.Advances in medical education and practice · 2013Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo provide family physicians with an approach to managing skin ulcers in older patients. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Clinical practice guidelines and best practice guidelines were summarized to describe an evidence-based approach. MAIN MESSAGE; Preventing ulcers is important in frail older patients. Using guidelines can help prevent ulcers in institutions. Clarifying the cause and contributing factors is the first step in management. Pressure and venous ulcers are common in elderly people. Poor nutrition, edema, arterial insufficiency, and anemia often impair wound healing. Adequate debridement is important to decrease risk of infection and to promote healing. There are guidelines for cleaning ulcers. Choice of dressings depends on the circumstances of each wound, but dressings should provide a moist environment. Options for dressings are summarized.
conclusionFamily physicians can manage skin ulcers effectively by applying basic principles and using readily available guidelines.
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