NURSING ASSISTANCE TO A VENOUS ULCER PATIENT WITH HYDROPOLYMER FOAM ON A RIO DE JANEIRO FAMILY CLINIC

Chronic venous insufficiency is a form of venous stasis, for failure of the valves; having as one of the manifestations the ulceration. The lower members ulcers are defined as injuries that can arise spontaneously or accidentally, and they do not heal in a given time interval. This study aims to present the evolution of the curative of venous ulcers with hydropolymer foam in a Family Clinic. It is a descriptive research, according to the case study methodology. The study was conducted in a Family Clinic, in the west of the city of Rio de Janeiro, about a patient with venous ulcer in both lower limbs in the region of the medial and lateral malleolus. The wounds existed for five years. Monitoring was carried out in that unit, using photographs and nursing evolutions in the period of December 2013 to April 2014; upon acceptance by signing the free and enlightened consent form. Sixty years patient, hypertensive and presenting varicose veins and venous legs ulcer, began treatment with hydropolymer foam covering, being evidenced significant developments in its healing until its tonality by the entire 6 months of use, the dressings being carried out 2 times a week. By correct evaluation of lesions that are submitted by users and with diverse and available material (cover), we can reduce the number of amputations and chronic wounds that we have in our city and improve the quality of life.