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An introduction and guide to effective Doppler assessment.
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British Journal of Community Nursing . Dec2014, Vol. 19 Issue Sup12, pS21-S26. 6p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Accurate and timely diagnosis of leg ulceration is an essential factor in making evidence-based, effective decisions regarding patient management with the aim of swift wound healing and/or referral to the appropriate specialty. Nurses are professionally responsible for ensuring that patients receive the appropriate assessment and evidence-based management. This article examines the most up-to-date guidance on Doppler ultrasound as a key element of this assessment. Approaches to assessment will be explored, with emphasis on the need to include a Doppler ultrasound as one key element of a larger, holistic assessment. An introduction to the ankle–brachial pressure index (ABPI) will be given, followed by a step-by-step guide to standard procedures for carrying out a full Doppler ultrasound. Alternative options for measuring ABPI are also provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14624753
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- Sup12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Community Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 99814447
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.Sup12.S21