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name 3 elements essential for normal venous function   calf pump, competent venous valves and perforater veins competent venous walls  
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what is the classification system for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)   CEAP Clinical indicators, Etiologic factors, Anatomic location, specific Pathophysiologic processes  
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what are contributing factors to CVI   Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, hx dvt, shuffling gait, pregnancy, prolonged standing, advanced age, leg trauma, tha or tka  
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what is the classic indicator for venous insufficiency   edema between ankle and knee that reduces with elevation, is pitting,  
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describe hemosiderin staining   brown appearance of skin due to breakdown of rbc's, a classic indicator of CVI  
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what is the condition that involves inverted champagne bottle appearance of the lower leg with hardening of the tissue and firm "woody" appearance called   lipodermatosclerosis  
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describe the difference in presentation of venous dermatitis and cellulitis   C is warm, D is not. C-tender, D-may be but more likely itching . C-no,crusting, D- crusting C-may be febrile, C- unilateral D-may be bilateral C- leukocytosis D-nl WBC's  
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describe the classic characteristics of a venous ulcer   located in the gaiter area and around the medial malleolus, shallow, large amount of drainage, dark red/ruddy or yellow slough in wound base, irregular edges, periwound maceration/dermatitis, periwound crusting, scaling, and/or hemosiderin staining  
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what is the gold standard non invasive test for CVI   duplex ultrasound  
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what 2 interventions are indicated for managing CVI   Compression and reduction of risk factors (lifestyle changes)  
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the amount of compression considered therapeutic for venous insufficiency is what   30-40 mmHg  
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list three types of compression therapy devices   Elastic, nonelastic, dynamic pump (multi-layer, paste wrap, tubular sleeve, circ-aid, compression stockings)  
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True or False: compression stockings can be applied to an edematous leg withuot ulcers and a normal ABI-   false- should be applied after the edema has been controlled  
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True or false: intermittent pneumatic compression is an adjunct therapy that can be used with a compression wrap   true  
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True or false: once a venous ulcer has healed and the edema is resolved the patient needs to continue to have lifelong compression   True  
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what is the etiologic factor common to all people with LEVD   Ambulatory venous hypertension  
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atrophie blanche   Thin whit trophic skin that looks like scarring, is high risk for ulceration, common presentation in LEVD  
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venous dermatitis   often the earliest sequelae of CVI, scaling, crusting, weeping, erythema, erosions, itching  
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risk factors for calf muscle dysfunction   sedentary lifestyle, occupations that require prolonged standing, conditions that compromise calf muscle function (paralysis) reduced mobility, shuffling gait, injection drug use, arthroscopic surgery, advanced age, restricted ROM of ankle  
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risk factors for valvular dysfunction   obesity, pregnancy, thrombophlebitis, leg trauma, thrombophilic conditions, varicose veins, inflamm. Autoimmune disease  
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venous ulceration is a direct result of this   ambulatory venous hypertension .  
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hallmark of venous dermatitis   dermal fibrosis  
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Explain Laplaces law applied to compression wraps   The more layers, the higher the pressure and the greater the circumference the lower the pressure. Pressure is greater at the ankle  
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What would modified compression be?   20-30 mmHg  
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What pressure does two layers of tubigrip produce   Modified pressure  
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Short stretch and UNNA are what type of compression and what type of pressure do they apply   Inelastic, modified pressure  
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What products can apply therapeutic pressure?   Multilayer kits, long stretch, jobst stockings, intermittent pumps  
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CEAP clinical classification c0   no visible or palpable signs of venous disease  
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CEAP clinical classification c2   Varicose veins (use 20-30mmHg)  
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CEAP clinical classification c3   edema (use 20-30mmHg)  
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CEAP clinical classification c4a   pigmentation or eczema (use 30-40mmHg)  
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CEAP clinical classification c4b   lipodermatosclerosis or atrophie blanche (use 30-40mmHg)  
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CEAP clinical classification c6   active venous ulcer (use 30-40mmHg)  
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CEAP clinical classification CEAP "s"   symptomatic including ache, pain, tightness, skin irritation, heaviness, and muscle cramps and other complaints attributable to venous dysfunction  
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CEAP clinical classification CEAP "a"   asymptomatic  
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CEAP Etiologic Classification Ec   congential  
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CEAP Etiologic Classification Ep   primary  
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CEAP Etiologic Classification Es   secondary (postthrombotic)  
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CEAP Etiologic Classification En   no venous cause identified  
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CEAP anatomic classification As   superficial veins  
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CEAP anatomic classification Ap   perforator veins  
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CEAP anatomic classification Ad   deep veins  
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CEAP anatomic classification An   no venous location identified  
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CEAP pathophysiologic classification Pr   reflux  
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CEAP pathophysiologic classification Po   obstruction  
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CEAP pathophysiologic classification Pr,o   reflux and obstruction  
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CEAP pathophysiologic classification Pn   no venous pathophys identifiable  
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CEAP clinical classification C1   telangiectasis or reticular veins  
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CEAP clinical classification C5   healed venous ulcer  
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what labs are indicated for LEVD workup   HgB HCT PT and INR if pt on warfarin, homocysteine level  
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interventions for LEVD   treat dermatitis, clean and debride wound, manage pain, use dressing appropriate for wound, treat cellulitis with po abx, compression, consider pentoxifylline, increase activity, treat underlying causes  
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what ABI readings influence compression   ABI <0.5 contraindicates high compression, >0.5 to <0.8 can try modified (23-30) with close monitoring  
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what does horse chestnut seed extract do   decreases itching and pain, may reduce edema  
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list surgical options   SVS(surgical vein stripping) EVLA(endovenous laser ablation) RFA(radiofrequency ablation) USFS ultraound-guided foam sclerotherapy) SEPS (subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery  
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what is EVLA   endovenous laser ablation- laser destroys the endothelium of the greater saphenous vein thus causing it to close. Highly effective compared to SVS  
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how is venous dermatitis treated   midpotency steroid like Triamcinolone 0.1% but only for two weeks. Cleanse with mild cleanser (nonsoap),nonlanolin (Dove, Olay, Neutrogena, Cetaphil)  
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are topical antibiotics indicated for venous ulcers and why?   no- VU's are usually heavily colonized, can try cadexomer iodine, silver, or manuka honey  
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explain adjuvant therapy fro VU's   Apligraf has strongest evidence for use with refractory VU's (is a bilayered skin substitute)  
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what are contraindications for continuous compression and what is the alternative   uncompensated heart failure, venous thrombosis in the extremity. alternative is IPC  
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explain IPC   intermittent pneumatic compression can be used for pt who cannot tolerate or are too compromised for sustained compression, or need higher level of compression that stockings or wraps can provide, 1-2x a day for 1-2 hrs  
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General appearance of CVI   Lipodermatosclerosis, edema, hemosiderin staining and atrophie Blanche, dermatitis or varicosities, dull pain incr's w/dependency, pain improves w/compression, wound in gaiter area, is exudative and shallow  
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What is an essential assessment component when evaluating CVI   ABI- need to determine if arterial insufficiency is present  
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