VASOPRESSOR SKIN DAMAGE DURING COVID-19
What is vasopressor skin damage and why do we need to be familiar with the cause and signs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond? Fiona Downie explains all.
LEG ULCER INFECTION AND ANTIMICROBIAL PRESCRIBING: NICE GUIDELINE NG152
Leanne Atkin outlines the key points for practice from a new NICE guideline on leg ulcers and antimicrobial prescribing.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES DURING COVID-19
Alison Schofield runs through the electronic educational resources that are available during lockdown and social distancing.
LIMB ISCHAEMIA REFERRAL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Vascular surgeon Naseer Ahmad details when immediate vascular referral is required as part of the FDUK lower limb amputation prevention pathway during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PRESSURE ULCERS IN CARE HOMES – A BIG RISK
Mike Clark describes why now, more than ever, we mustn’t forget about the risk of pressure ulcers to care homes residents.
NON (IMMEDIATE) LIMB-THREATENING PROBLEMS: FDUK PATHWAY DURING COVID-19
Paul Chadwick covers the management of non limb-threatening problems outlined in the FDUK COVID-19 lower limb amputation prevention pathway.
SELF-CARE FOR WOUND CARE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
During the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care in wound care is more vital than ever. Fiona Downie outlines self-care possibilities, a checklist and resources, to facilitate self-care for suitable patients at this time.
NATIONAL WOUND CARE STRATEGY PROGRAMME: CLINICAL NAVIGATION TOOL FOR LOWER LEG ULCERATION
Dr Leanne Atkin outlines the new clinical navigation tool for lower leg ulceration from the National Wound Care Strategy Programme.
SELF-CARE SOLUTIONS
Leanne Atkin provides top tips to encourage self-care in patients with venous leg ulceration.
