%0 Journal Article %T Manejo cl¨ªnico de ¨²lceras venosas na aten£¿£¿o prim¨¢ria ¨¤ sa¨²de %A Silva %A Marcelo Henrique da %A Jesus %A Maria Cristina Pinto de %A Merighi %A Miriam Aparecida Barbosa %A Oliveira %A De¨ªse Moura de %A Santos %A Sueli Maria dos Reis %A Vicente %A Eduardo Jos¨¦ Danza %J Acta Paulista de Enfermagem %D 2012 %I Universidade Federal de S?o Paulo %R 10.1590/S0103-21002012000300002 %X objective: to discuss the clinical management of venous ulcers in primary health care, based on the vision of users who live with this affliction. methods: this was a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study, conducted with 25 adult users in treatment in the family health units. data were collected in the second semester of 2008, using a structured instrument with questions of sociodemographic characteristics, type of cleaning, coverings, use of compression therapy, medication and prescribed guidelines. results: cleaning products are used that aggravate the granulation tissue, such as coverings with various substances, including sunflower oil and antibiotic ointments; the majority of users do not use measures to control edema. conclusion: it is necessary to elaborate and adopt clinical protocols for the care of venous ulcers, as well as to provide ongoing education for health professionals. %K varicose ulcer %K wound healing %K primary health care %K bandages. %U http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S0103-21002012000300002&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en