What diseases cause poor circulation in legs?
CHF
DM
PVD
When a person is admitted what should the CNA check for?
Infection (drainage,color,smell)
Kind of wound (location,size,depth,color of tissue)
Pain level (ask)
Patients awareness (observe)
Risk factors that make people get pressure ulcers/wounds in the lower extremities:
Increase in age Decrease in mobility Poor nutrition Circulation issue Surgery in legs/hips/joints Cast/pins/plates Obesity
What can the CNA do to prevent wounds/pressure ulcers in the lower extremities?
Elevate legs Increase protein Alternate between rest and activity Safety ROM exercises Turn/position q2h FF
What effects the healing of wounds and pressure ulcers?
Smoking Increase in protein Persons age DM Circulatory disease Life style Mental attitude