Identification and healing of leg ulcers with impaired circulation
- PMID: 7703649
- DOI: 10.12968/bjon.1995.4.2.73
Identification and healing of leg ulcers with impaired circulation
Abstract
Leg ulcers may fail to heal because inaccurate assessment has resulted in inappropriate treatment. This article suggests a more accurate method of assessment and describes the use of zinc oxide paste bandage to heal leg ulcers where there is impaired arterial circulation.
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