| Assessment and management of diabetic foot ulcers. | |
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PMID: 22067465 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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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Peter Roberts; Veronica Newton |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: British journal of community nursing Volume: 16 ISSN: 1462-4753 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Community Nurs Publication Date: 2011 Oct |
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Created Date: 2011-11-09 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9815827 Medline TA: Br J Community Nurs Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 485-90 Citation Subset: N |
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