Toochi June Okwulehie Toochi June Okwulehie This user account status is Approved About About Posts Posts Comments Comments Ulcers grading or depth of wound described above assist assessment and management. The two are Wagner's and University of Texas… On Classification of Diabetic foot ulcers In-depth examination will follow assessment of physical and system of the patient. The size,site, infection present, neurological and muscular assessment. On Evaluation of the patient with a Diabetic foot Ulcer [12][31][32] Evaluation and management of diabetic foot comprises a lot. Past history, neuropathic, vascular syptoms as well as other diabetic complications… On Evaluation and management of diabetic foot ulceration Inappropriate foot wears can not be over emphasized. This is due to loss of protective sensation. On Inappropriate footwear Poor glycemic control increases the risk for foot ulcers. On Poor glycemic control PAD which occludes circulation to the extremities leads to gangrenous and infectious foot with no antibiotics effects. The outcome is… On Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Lack of sensation to the peripheral sensory nerve due to damage following diabetics complications,foot ulcers are consequent. Most likely because… On Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) Diabetic foot ulcers are caused by various factors ranging from peripheral neuropathy,to trauma, inappropriate foot wears,etc. Infection is always the… On Etiology/Risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration Communicable diseases are infectious or transmissible. They include,food poisoning, cholera, chicken pox,leggionaire MRSA, hepatitis,scabbies,etc. Universal precautions are to be followed… On 4.2 Diseases Hygiene,of food,body,hand and environment are practical ways of reducing infection. Laundry management of soiled and unsoiled materials should be done… On 4.1 Hygiene, Laundry, Waste Management load more comments
