Using Vein Finder with Leg Ulcer (ulcus cruris)
A leg ulcer (ulcus cruris) is defined as a wound on the lower leg that fails to heal within two weeks. These wounds can be painful, itchy and weep. The specialist term “ulcus cruris” is derived from the Latin word ulcus (= ulcer) and cruris (= lower leg). There are various possible causes for leg ulcers.
An ulcer can be caused by various conditions. The most common underlying condition contributing to leg ulceration is venous disease which accounts for 60-80 percent of all leg ulcers.2 Correct diagnosis and identification of the cause is essential to ensure the patient receives the correct treatment. Doctors classify the different forms of ulcer according to the kind of circulatory disorder:
Venous leg ulcer (Ulcus cruris venosum): most severe form of chronic venous insufficiency (C6 according to CEAP)
Arterial leg ulcer (Ulcus cruris arteriosum): caused by arteriosclerosis / arterial calcification (PAD: peripheral arterial disease)
Mixed leg ulcer (Ulcus cruris mixtum) with venous and arterial causes
Other ulcers (ulcera cruris) as a result of other causes
In the early stages the patient may develop early symptoms of venous disease which slowly worsen over time as the disease progresses. The severity of chronic venous diseases can be classified according to CEAP:
- C = Clinic (clinical findings)
- E = Etiology (causes / trigger of the disorder)
- A = Anatomy (anatomical localisation)
- P = Pathophysiology (pathological dysfunction)
In such instances, a vein finder is highly suggested, since it allows you to see veins clearly beneath the lower leg skin because they appear in darker colors than the background.
Professional and exact vein finders are required to perform these services. In this regard, SIFSOF, has created a unique vein finder that meets all medical requirements. It’s the FDA SIFVEIN-5.2 Portable Vein Detector.
The SIFVEIN-5.2 has a decently adjustable brightness, allowing doctors and nurses to adjust the picture brightness according to the light in the environment and the skin tone of the patient, making the vein more apparent and accessible. As a result, any prospective failure diagnosis is eliminated, as well as discomfort, stress, pain, and other undesirable reactions during the diagnosis.
The SIFVEIN-5.2 vein finder allows phlebotomists to see blood veins to a depth of 10 mm beneath the patients’ skin. Additionally, there is a Vein Depth Recognition setting that improves vein depth judgment. As a result, the success rate of the initial venipuncture can be considerably improved.
If a vein finder was utilized, the venipuncture procedure would be much easier with using the SIFVEIN-5.2. Phlebotomists, nurses, and doctors can ensure that the process is successful while reducing the number of failure cannulation attempts.
Reference: Leg ulcer (ulcus cruris)
Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFSOF is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each vein finder device.
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