Long-term management of peripheral ischemia

Clarke-Williams, M.J.

Geriatrics 35(4): 63-70

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0016-867X
PMID: 7358279
Document Number: 155058
Keeping the feet clean and avoiding all trauma are the cardinal principles in treating peripheral ischemia. If venous stasis causes ulceration, regular, gentle cleansing of the ulcer and the careful removal of dead tissue is necessary. Deterioration of the limb may necessitate amputation.

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