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Transitional off-loading: an evidence-based approach to pressure redistribution in the diabetic foot.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20299844     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To enhance the learner's competence in providing pressure redistribution therapy for the diabetic foot. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Relate diabetic foot problems to the need for using off-loading devices. 2. Distinguish between the various types of dressings and off-loading devices used for diabetic foot wounds. 3. Apply the "transitional approach" to off-loading the diabetic foot.
Authors:
James McGuire
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Advances in skin & wound care     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1538-8654     ISO Abbreviation:  Adv Skin Wound Care     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-19     Completed Date:  2010-06-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100911021     Medline TA:  Adv Skin Wound Care     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  175-88; quiz 189-90     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Department of Podiatric Medicine and Orthopedics, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Combined Modality Therapy
Debridement / methods
Diabetic Foot / prevention & control,  therapy*
Education, Medical, Continuing*
Equipment Design
Humans
Orthotic Devices
Pressure Ulcer / therapy
Risk Reduction Behavior
Skin Care / methods*
Walking
Weight-Bearing*
Wound Healing*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Bacterial Agents

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