Skin and Wound Care in Lymphedema Patients: A Taxonomy, Primer, and Literature Review
Autor: | Adelaide A. Hebert, Nathan C. Armer, Bob R. Stewart, Jane M. Armer, Caroline E. Fife, Wade Farrow, Janice N. Cormier |
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Rok vydání: | 2017 |
Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Dermatology 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences Wound care 0302 clinical medicine hemic and lymphatic diseases Humans Medicine In patient Lymphedema 030212 general & internal medicine Advanced and Specialized Nursing Skin care Wound Healing Evidence-Based Medicine business.industry Risk of infection Skin Care medicine.disease humanities body regions Chronic disease Lymphatic system Chronic Disease Wounds and Injuries business |
Zdroj: | Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 30:305-318 |
ISSN: | 1538-8654 1527-7941 |
Popis: | Lymphedema is a condition of localized protein-rich swelling from damaged or malfunctioning lymphatics. Because the immune system is compromised, there is a high risk of infection. Infection in patients with lymphedema may present in a variety of ways.The goals of this review were to standardize the terminology of skin breakdown in the context of lymphedema, synthesize the available information to create best practice recommendations in support of the American Lymphedema Framework Project update to its Best Practices document, and create recommendations for further research.Publications on skin care and wounds were retrieved, summarized, and evaluated by a team of investigators and clinical experts.Terms for lymphedema-associated skin breakdown were compiled and paired with photographs of commonly noted skin changes among patients with lymphedema. A list of standard dermatological terms was created. A more extensive literature search was then conducted by all authors.Skin disorders associated with lymphedema have been classified into 5 categories. Descriptions, photographs, and recommendations for treatment are presented.Skin care is an important defense against infection. Because of the lack of research, a consensus of thought and content leaders' opinion should guide the best practices for wound care in lymphedema. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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