Ulcers

Question 1

How do you treat venous ulcers? (3)

Answer 1

Compression

Elevation

Surgery

Question 2

How do you treat arterial ulcers? (3)

Answer 2

Manage risk factors

Antiplatelet meds

Revascularisation

Question 3

How do you treat a diabetic neuropathic ulcer? (2)

Answer 3

Offload pressure

Topical growth factors

Question 4

How do you treat a pressure ulcer? (3)

Answer 4

Offload pressure

Reduction of moisture and friction

Adequate nutrition