RT Journal Article
T1 The Physics of Fluid Dynamics Applied to Vascular Ulcers and Its Impact on Nursing Care
A1 Robles Romero, José Miguel
A1 Romero Martín, Macarena
A1 Conde Guillén, Gloria
A1 Cruces Romero, Daniel
A1 Gómez Salgado, Juan
A1 Ponce Blandón, José Antonio
AB The high incidence of vascular ulcers and the difficulties encountered in their healingprocess require the understanding of their multiple etiologies to develop effective strategies focusedon providing different treatment options. This work provides a description of the principles of thephysics of fluid dynamics related to vascular ulcers. The morphological characteristics of thecardiovascular system promote blood flow. The contraction force of the left ventricle is enhancedby its ability to reduce its radius of curvature and by increasing the thickness of the ventricular wall(Laplace’s Law). Arterial flow must overcome vascular resistance (Ohm’s equation). The elasticnature of the artery and the ability to reduce its diameter as flow rate progresses facilitate bloodconduction at high speed up to arteriolar level, and this can be determined by the second equationof continuity. As it is a viscous fluid, we must discuss laminar flow, calculated by the Reynoldsnumber, which favors proper conduction while aiming at the correct net filtration pressure. Anyendothelial harmful process that affects the muscle wall of the vessel increases the flow speed,causing a decrease in capillary hydrostatic pressure, thus reducing the exchange of nutrients at theinterstitial level. With regard to the return system, the flow direction is anti-gravity and requiresendogenous aid to establish the Starling’s equilibrium. Knowledge on the physics of vascular fluiddynamics makes it easier to understand the processes of formation of these ulcers so as to choosingthe optimal healing and prevention techniques for these chronic wounds.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2020
FD 2020-05
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10272/18187
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10272/18187
LA eng
NO Robles Romero, J. M., Romero Martín, M., Conde Guillén, G., Cruces Romero, D., Gómez Salgado, J., & Ponce Blandón, J. A. (2020). The Physics of Fluid Dynamics Applied to Vascular Ulcers and Its Impact on Nursing Care. Healthcare, 8(2), 147. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8020147
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 14 jul 2026