Assessment and management of diabetic foot ulcers
| Autor: | Peter Roberts, Veronica Newton |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
| Předmět: |
Community and Home Care
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry First line Nursing assessment MEDLINE General Medicine medicine.disease Diabetic foot Diabetic Foot Diabetic foot ulcer Patient Education as Topic Multidisciplinary approach Wound Infection medicine Physical therapy Humans business Foot deformity Sensory status Nursing Assessment |
| Zdroj: | University of Huddersfield-PURE Scopus-Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 2052-2215 1462-4753 |
| Popis: | Diabetic foot ulcers can cause considerable disability and morbidity. The complex pathology requires expert and in-depth assessment and management to achieve the best outcomes. Assessment is underpinned by attention to four key points: vascular sufficiency, neurological/sensory status, appropriateness of footwear, and presence of foot deformity. The ‘shopping list’ for management is derived from the assessment and requires careful planning and a multidisciplinary approach. This article outlines key first line principles and practices in assessment and management of diabetic foot ulcers, including the importance of offloading pressure and mechanical trauma to aid healing and prevent recurrence. |
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