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Stasis ulcer treatment
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Can anyone help me..... I have only been a treatment nurse for a few months, a doctor ordered unna boots and the resident had edema and a skin tear on the left leg. During the time the unna was in…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by WoundTalk Nov 14, 2011.
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Can anyone help me..... I have only been a treatment nurse for a few months, a doctor ordered unna boots and the resident had edema and a skin tear on the left leg. During the time the unna was in place a very large stasis developed!!!!!!! I am using silver ca alg and wrap everyday. Any suggestions please!?!?
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