WOUND CARE CENTER NOTES

Nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation.

Anyone with diabetes, especially those with poor blood sugar control, peripheral neuropathy, and other risk factors.

Needle Biopsy, Surgical Biopsy, Endoscopic Biopsy, and Punch Biopsy.

No visible signs; symptoms like achy or tired legs may be present.

Chronic wounds, infected or necrotic tissue, burns, and non-healing surgical wounds.

Infection, bleeding, damage to surrounding tissue, and allergic reactions.

To be determined based on specific context.

Infiltrating/Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Infiltrating Lobular Carcinoma, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget’s Disease of the Breast.

They are a leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the U.S.

To stabilize bone fragments using pins or wires attached to bars placed outside the skin.

Ensuring adequate lighting in the operating room.

Applying a dry dressing.

The removal of dead tissue using a scalpel or surgical instrument.

No evidence of cancer or other serious disease.

Successful healing, incomplete healing, or the need for further debridement.

Infection and excessive bleeding.

Allowing the patient to eat a heavy meal right before the procedure.

Over-the-counter medications or prescription painkillers.

Inaccurate results, infection, and tissue damage.

A venous disease that causes damaged leg veins to pool blood, leading to high pressure and hindered blood flow back to the heart.

Genetic predisposition.

It reduces blood flow, limiting oxygen and nutrients necessary for healing, making ulcers more likely to form.

Document any findings and inform the physician.

Avoid sitting or standing for too long and move around frequently.

Elevating the affected limb.

That the patient has signed the consent form.

Assisting the surgeon by holding surgical instruments.

It causes loss of sensation, making individuals unaware of injuries that can lead to ulcers.

To remove dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing.

Preparation, which often includes local anesthesia.

Endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy.

Leg elevation, regular exercise, weight management, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol, and maintaining healthy skin.

Encouraging the patient to ask questions about the condition.

Assessing the wound for signs of infection.

To determine if a tumor is cancerous or benign and to assess surgical margins.

To monitor the surgical site for signs of infection, swelling, and pain.

A medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from the body for diagnostic examination.

Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, prolonged standing or sitting, chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes, and frequent wearing of high heels.

A method that uses the body’s own enzymes and moisture to break down dead tissue.

To provide temporary stabilization, maintain alignment during recovery, and support functional rehabilitation.

Keeping the wound covered and dry.

Ongoing surveillance for breast cancer recurrence, with frequency and type varying based on individual factors.

Providing pre-operative medication without verifying the physician’s order.

A method of stabilizing a fracture using a cluster of pins connected to the external environment.

Monitoring vital signs and assessing for complications.

Administering pain medication.

Avoiding reaching across the sterile field.

Fracture reduction and internal fixation.

The use of maggots to consume dead tissue in certain wound types.

Pain management, wound care, monitoring for complications, early mobilization, and infection prevention.

Performing a thorough skin preparation with antiseptic solution.

Assessing the ulcer for signs of infection.

A surgical procedure that uses plates, screws, or an intramedullary rod to stabilize and repair bone fractures.

Foot deformities and joint stiffness, which can increase the risk of ulcer formation.

Pin tract infection, pin loosening, pin breakage, and chronic osteomyelitis.

Plates and screws, K-wires, intramedullary nails or rods, tension band wiring, and TightRope.

To improve blood flow and reduce swelling by wearing compression stockings or using intermittent pneumatic compression.

The tissue is quickly frozen, cut into thin slices, and examined under a microscope.

A common complication of diabetes caused by nerve damage and poor circulation, typically forming on the bottom of the foot.

Achy or tired legs, burning or tingling sensations, leg cramps at night, discolored skin, edema, flaking or itchy skin, heavy feeling in the legs, leathery-looking skin, ulcers, and varicose veins.

Keeping the ulcer dry and covered.

When a mass is detected, abnormalities are identified, certain symptoms occur, or screening for cancer is required.

Pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications.

Reviewing the patient's medical history and current chief complaints.

Pain and discomfort, swelling and bruising, limited range of motion, fatigue, and hardware sensation.

Findings can be benign, malignant, borderline, non-neoplastic, or normal.

For open fractures with severe soft tissue injury, closed fractures with soft tissue compromise, and pelvic fractures requiring fixation.

Dryness and decreased sensation due to poor circulation and nerve damage.

Keep blood sugar levels low, practice adequate foot care, wear appropriate footwear, and have regular foot checkups.

A rapid biopsy technique that involves freezing tissue samples immediately for quick analysis during surgery.

Infection, bleeding, nerve damage, skin complications, and blood clots.

A surgical procedure to remove some or all of the breast tissue, used as treatment or prevention for breast cancer.

Large tumor, tumor involves more than one area of the breast, radiation therapy is not advisable, and women at risk of breast cancer (e.g., BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations).

They provide physical therapy, psychosocial support, and survivorship programs.

Clinical Breast Examination (CBE), Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, Breast MRI, Biopsy, Genetic Testing, and Frozen Section.

Total (Simple) Mastectomy, Modified Radical Mastectomy, Radical Mastectomy, Skin-Sparing Mastectomy, and Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy.