CASE REPORT: NURSING ASSISTANCE BEARER VARICOSE ULCER THROUGH MEMBRANE POLYMER ON A BASIC UNIT OF RIO DE JANEIRO HEALTH CITY.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic venous insufficiency is a form of chronic venous stasis, resulting from chronic occlusion of the veins or destruction of the valves; having as one of the clinical manifestations ulceration. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To present the evolution of the treatment of varicose ulcer with the polymer membrane in a basic health unit with the Health Strategy of the Family. THEORETICAL: THEORY OF OREM - the concept of Dorothea Orem's theory that self-care is the practice of activities that the individual starts and runs for their own benefit in the maintenance of life, health and well-being. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive research, according to the case study methodology, which was conducted in a primary care unit in Rio de Janeiro, with varicose ulcer carrier for 5 years. Clinical data were collected during the treatment, using up photographs and nursing developments in the period December 2013 to April 2014; upon acceptance by signing the Instrument of Consent. RESULTS: User 60, hypertensive and showing varicose veins and venous leg sore, started treatment with the polymer membrane, being evidenced significant changes to the full for six months, performing the dressing 2 times a week. CONCLUSION: Upon accurate assessment of injuries and material (cover) diverse and available for use, we can reduce the number of amputations and chronic wounds that we have in our city and improve the quality of life.