Wound Type
Venous Stasis
Location: Right lower leg
Date Wound Acquired: 05/17/16
Patient Age: 57
History and Physical
A 57 year old male presented with venous stasis ulcer to right lower leg.
Past Medical History
Patient has past medical history of CHF, insulin dependent diabetes, COPD, HTN, and obesity. Patient has significant history of venous stasis ulcers.
Initial Findings
Patient presented to facility on 5/21/16 with a full thickness injury to his right lower leg, etiology of venous stasis ulcer. Initial measurements were length of 21 cm, width of 14 cm, and depth of 0.3 cm. Treatment at the time of admission was silver alginate with a secondary dressing of kerlix and light compression.
Course of Treatment
Patient was being treated at an acute care facility with calcium alginate and light compression therapy. Upon admission to the extended care facility, the same course of treatment was continued. On 5/27/16, wound measurements were length of 23 cm, width of 17 cm, and depth of 0.4 cm. At this time, the Nisus NPWT platform was placed with light compression. Over the next 4 weeks, the wound continued to make noticeable improvement with the Nisus NPWT platform and light compression.
On 6/24/16, the Nisus NPWT platform was discontinued and a contact layer was placed with light compression. The wound had complete closure on 7/8/16.
