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Gerokomos
versión impresa ISSN 1134-928X
Resumen
BANDERA GARCIA, Cristina et al. Stage IV dermatoporosis: a case report. Gerokomos [online]. 2020, vol.31, n.1, pp.32-35. Epub 15-Jun-2020. ISSN 1134-928X.
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.
Palabras clave : Dermatoporosis; debridement; skin graft.