Journal article
Accurate Noninvasive Arterial Assessment of the Wounded Lower Limb: A Clinical Challenge for Wound Practitioners
International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol.19(3), pp.215-226
09/2020
PMID: 32370628
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Abstract
Arterial investigations are an essential part of lower extremity wound assessment. The results of these investigations assist the wound clinician to determine the etiology of the wound, predict healing capacity, and inform further management. There are a number of noninvasive testing methods available to practitioners, all with varying levels of reliability and accuracy. Clinical wound assessment guidelines give varied recommendations when it comes to lower limb vascular assessment in the presence of a wound. This leaves clinicians with little guidance on how to choose the most appropriate test, and uncertainty remains about which tests provide the most accurate information in different patient-specific contexts. Conditions such as advanced age, diabetes, and renal disease are known to affect the accuracy of some commonly used lower limb arterial assessment methods, and alternate testing methods should be considered in these cases. This seminal review discusses the reliability and accuracy of lower limb vascular assessment methods used to guide lower limb arterial assessment in the presence of wounds.
Details
- Title
- Accurate Noninvasive Arterial Assessment of the Wounded Lower Limb: A Clinical Challenge for Wound Practitioners
- Creators
- Peta Ellen Tehan (Author) - University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, AustraliaAlex Louise Barwick (Author) - Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaSarah Louise Casey (Author) - University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, AustraliaSean Michael Lanting (Author) - University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, AustraliaVivienne Helaine Chuter (Author) - University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol.19(3), pp.215-226
- Identifiers
- 991012925411002368
- Academic Unit
- Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article