Leg ulcers – red flag symptoms
 Content developed by MIMS Learning https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/ INTRODUCTIONThis module looks at the causes of leg ulcers, examination and initial investigations, and highlights red flag symptoms warranting further investigation. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include taking a good vascular history, and advice for patients with diabetes. LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter completing this module general practice nurses should be better able to:
AuthorDr Pipin Singh, GP Northumberland PRACTICE NURSE FEATURED ARTICLESWound care: selecting the right dressings Elizabeth Merlin-Manton Options for compression dressings Jackie Stephen-Haynes Ten things the practice nurse can do about Peripheral Arterial Disease Dr Ed Warren Foot attack and what patients should do if it happens Barbara Young, Chief Executive, Diabetes UK This resource is provided at a basic level by MIMS Learning. Read the article and reflect on what you have learned, then answer the test questions at the end. Complete the resource to obtain a certificate of completion to include in your revalidation portfolio. You should record the time spent on this resource in your CPD log. |
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