Week 2 VI

Question 1

what is the location of a VI wound

Answer 1

above the malleoli and in the distal 3rd of the lower leg,

Question 2

what is the surrounding skin of a VI wound like

Answer 2

• hyper pigmentation, hemosiderin staining,
• lipodermatosclerosis, (scarring, hard thicker and immobile sin that can cause a champagne bottle leg).
• hypertrophic changes thick scaly epidermis and breaking in the skin can lead to bacteria and cellulitis.
• irritation from exposure to drainage or dressing of constant compression
• varicose veins (overloaded backed up system)

Question 3

what are some wound characteristics (edges, depth, exudate, and pain)

Answer 3

uneven edges and diffuse, also shallow. highly exudative, and serous drainage, (little to no= AI). pain is usually not too bad.

Question 4

what is the peri wound like

Answer 4

maceration is common initially or with inadequate dressing or changing schedule, diffuse edges and irritation