PRESSURE ULCERS-INVESTIGATIONS
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SUMMARY
1. Wound infection: cultures, swabs.
2. Blood investigations: FBC, CRP, electrolytes, LFT (looking at albumin), Ca/Mg/PO4, if patient is febrile (blood C/S).
3. Imaging if OM or underlying collection/abscess is suspected: X-rays of the leg and heel, ultrasound, MRI.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
