Care measures for lower extremity edema

The nursing measures for lower limb edema include the following four points: First, the lower limbs are elevated to promote venous return and reduce local edema. Bed rest should be given, and cotton pads should be placed on the heel, and the pads should not be placed on the back of the calf to prevent local compression and the formation of thrombus. The second point, oral diuretic therapy, can be treated with oral dihydrocortisone and ambroxolone, twice a day, two tablets each time, pay attention to monitor the patient’s urine volume. The third point, in order to prevent pressure sores and skin infections, the patient’s skin should be closely monitored for redness and swelling, and if so, it is necessary to give moderate topical application of furnace glycolic lotion and topical application of Oleogel for treatment. The fourth point, moderate dorsal stretching of the patient’s foot, by the patient’s own initiative to carry out foot dorsal stretching, to prevent local thrombosis.