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Diabetic Foot Ulcer


Authors: S. Švestková
Authors‘ workplace: ll. kožní klinika, FN Brno
Published in: Listy rev. Lék., , 2001, č. 3, s. 77-79
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Overview

Diabetics are prone to foot ulcerations due to both neurologic and vascular complications. First in the treatment: you must determine the cause of this ulcer. Is it neuropathic, ischemic or a combination? Base your treatment protocol on the aetiology of the ulcer. Keep the wound edges dry. Make sure no osteomyelitis or sinus tracking occur. Watch for infection. Debride necrotic debris and the hyperkeratotic rim as they are induces of for infection. Absorb any excess discharge and maintain a moist wound environment with appropriate product selection. One ot the possibility ot conservative treatment is the wet therapy.

Key words:
diabetes mellitus - diabetic toot ulcer - local therapy - wet therapy

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