Dermatoporosis en estadio IV: a propósito de un caso

Abstract

A 79-year-old patient referred to a nursing consultation to evaluate a traumatic lesion in the right lower limb for one week, treated with elastic bandage and low molecular weight heparin. Objective: Knowing the role of nursing in the prevention and treatment of dermatoporosis, in relation to a clinical case. Methodology: Clinical case with methodological approach, with informed consent of the patient and photographs. Result: The healing was achieved in a period of 65 days, with a correct preparation of the wound bed for the subsequent success of the skin graft, treating the edema, exudate and pain during the cures, made every 2-3 days in accordance with the effectiveness of the treatment. Discussion: Dermatoporosis requires a greater effort in primary and secondary prevention from primary care, especially from the detection of clinical manifestations and initial complications derived from it.