Reassessment
- If signs of healing are not evident, a comprehensive assessment and re-evaluation of the treatment plan should be carried out at one month intervals, or sooner if clinical condition deteriorates.
- For resolving and healing venous leg ulcers, routine assessment at six-month intervals should include:
- physical assessment
- Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)
- replacement of compression stockings or sooner if cream are applied to legs.
- reinforcement of teaching