Venous ulcer is the end result of a long period of venous insufficiency, causing vascular congestion in the lower regions of the legs and loss of skin continuity (wound), which can last up to more than 30 days and be maintained for many years if proper treatment is not carried out. This injury is usually located below the knee and above the ankle and can be slow to heal. For this reason, Mg. Ana Cabello, in charge of the Specialized Wound Unit (UNEH) and Director of the Nursing Department of Clinica Ricardo Palma, gives us some recommendations for its care.

Preventive measures to avoid venous ulcers

The following recommendations should be followed:

• Avoid being overweight
• Daily exercise and walking
• Wearing compression stockings
• Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes and tight-fitting clothing.
• Raise and lower heels to aid circulation.
• Avoid crossing your legs.
• Avoid hot spots in the lower extremities.

Care to be taken if these lesions occur

• Avoid shock or trauma to the injured area.
• Keep the wound area clean and dry.
• Do not remove wound dressings
• Do not apply medication or any product that is not indicated by the health personnel
• Wear comfortable and cool footwear

Healing and treatment techniques offered by UNEH

The Specialized Wound Unit provides its patients with the following services for their care:

• Specialized healing in an appropriate environment
• Use of advanced technology with state-of-the-art supplies and special solutions.
• Placement of inelastic compressive system (Unna boot).
• Placement of a compressive system of elastic stockings according to the degree of compression.
• Measurement of the degree of vascular insufficiency with the ITB (Ankle Brachial Index) equipment.

Mg. Ana Cabello
Charge of the Specialized Wound Unit (UNEH) and
Director of the Nursing Department of Clínica Ricardo Palma