Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed., Harding, Kwong, Roberts, Hagler & Reinisch | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Leg Veins
- Inferior Vena Cava
- Common Iliac (Ilium)
- External Iliac (Ilium)
- Great Saphenous
- Femoral
- Popliteal
- Small Saphenous
- Anterior Tibial
- Posterior Tibial
Varicose Veins Assessment
- Increased Venous Pressure
- Incompetent Valves
- Telangiectasias
- Small Reticular Veins
- Dilated and Tortuous Veins
Varicose Veins Interventions
- Laser Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Removal of Saphenous Vein
- Avoid Prolonged Standing
- Elastic Compression Stockings
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Atherosclerosis
- Intermittent Claudication
- Pain with Exercise
- Paresthesias
- Arterial Ulcers
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Amputation
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Assessment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Uneven Edges
- Dull Persistent Pain
- Medial Malleolus
- Necrotic
- Normal Pulses
- Lower Leg Edema
- Bronze-Brown Pigmentation
- Warm
- Pruritus
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Interventions
- Frequently Elevate Legs
- Avoid Standing/Sitting for Long Periods of Time
- Elastic Compression Stockings
- Bilayer Artificial Skin
- Daflon
- Wound Dressings
- Proper Foot and Leg Care
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Assessment
- Venous Wall Inflammation caused by Thrombus
- Tenderness
- Edema
- Warmth
- Asymmetry
- Could be Asymptomatic
- Monitor for Pulmonary Embolism
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Interventions
- Anticoagulants
- Prevention Education
- Frequent Ambulation
- Leg Exercises
- Compression Stockings or SCD's
- Avoid Nicotine and Oral Contraceptives
- Surgery