Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of statis dermatitis as follows: Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition caused by inadequate drainage and increased accumulation of fluid in any part of the body. As gravity acting in downward direction generally leads to fluid accumulation in the lower extremities, findings of stasis dermatitis are also more commonly noted in the lower extremities. Blocked drainage with accumulation of fluid can result in extreme swelling of the involved [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors  and causes for  development of statis dermatitis as follows: Individuals with history of venous thrombosis, develop blood clots that can clog the veins, obstruct the drainage of blood in the veins, and lead to back-up of blood. Recurrent episodes of venous thrombosis can result in chronic obstruction to venous drainage and back-up of blood, leading to damage to the veins and leaking of fluid into the surrounding tissues and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors  and causes for  development of statis dermatitis as follows: Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition caused by inadequate drainage of blood or lymph and increased accumulation of fluid in any part of the body. Small veins help with drainage of venous blood from different body parts into the major veins (vena cava) of the body, which finally drain into the heart. Valves are present in veins helping to push [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of statis dermatitis as follows: Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition caused by inadequate drainage of blood or lymph and increased accumulation of fluid in any part of the body, usually the lower limbs. Blocked drainage with accumulation of fluid can result in extreme swelling of the involved body part. Swelling due to fluid accumulation can lead to intense stretching of skin, pain & tenderness, and weeping or oozing of [...]