WHASA consensus document on the management of lower limb ulcers

  • Gregory Weir
  • Hiske Smart
  • Kobus Van Marle
  • Michael Marshall
  • Anika Fourie
  • Anne Berzen
  • Febe Bruwer
  • Myam Ramdeen
  • Michelle Pearce
  • Jason Reynolds

Abstract

This consensus document of the Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa addresses ulcers related to pressure and shear force exerted on skin over bony prominences. Moisture related damage related to friction and maceration is dealt with in the document on skin assessment and surrounding stoma care.

Author Biographies

Gregory Weir
MD
Hiske Smart
RN
Kobus Van Marle
MD
Michael Marshall
MD
Anika Fourie
RN
Anne Berzen
RN
Febe Bruwer
RN
Section
Guidelines