DIFFERENTIAL
■ CHF
■ Renal disease
■ Lymphedema
■ Arterial insufficiency
TREATMENT
■ Treat underlying condition.
■ Elevation
■ Avoid prolonged dependency.
■ Compression garments
■ Wound care for skin breakdown/ulceration
■ Unna’s boot, wet-to-dry dressing, wound vacuums
■ Debridement and skin grafting
■ Antibiotics: If infection is present
CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES