Management of diabetic foot complications

Management of diabetic foot complications / Clifford P. Shearman, Patrick Chong, editors.

This heavily revised second edition of this essential text address the challenges of treating foot complications associated with diabetes, which is presently a major challenge for societies the world over with many patients not receiving adequate care. The work is divided into prevention and early m...

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Other Authors: Shearman, C. P. (Clifford P.), Chong, Patrick
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2023.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Diabetes > Complications.
Foot > Diseases.
Diabetes > Complications
Foot > Diseases
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Foot Complications in Diabetes: The Problem
  • Background
  • The At-Risk Foot
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Foot Complications and Amputation
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers: The Economic Impact
  • The Solution
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 2: Screening and Treatment of Early Complications in the Diabetic Foot
  • Introduction
  • Need for Foot Care Service
  • Podiatry Foot Risk Guidance
  • General Management Approach
  • At Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • At High Risk
  • Ulcerated/Acute Foot Complication
  • Initial Presentation: Time is Tissue
  • Management of the Diabetic Foot
  • Diabetes Foot Protection Team
  • Appendix
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 3: Emergency Management of the Acute Diabetic Foot: Foot Attack
  • Introduction
  • Initial Management
  • Initial Assessment
  • History
  • Examination
  • Investigations
  • Management
  • Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Revascularisation
  • Ongoing Care
  • Summary
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Chapter 4: Managing Diabetes in Patients with Foot Complications
  • Introduction
  • Available Medications
  • Diabetes Foot and Diabetes Management
  • The Acute Presentation
  • Management of Hyperglycaemia
  • Recovering from Acute Diabetic Foot Disease
  • Post Hospital Discharge
  • Guidelines for Management
  • Summary
  • References
  • Suggested Reading
  • Chapter 5: Predicting Wound Healing in the Diabetic Foot: Measuring Tissue Perfusion
  • Introduction
  • Assessment of Tissue Perfusion
  • Assessing Tissue Perfusion After Revascularisation
  • Emerging Methods for Assessing Tissue Perfusion
  • The Role of Perfusion Assessments in the Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Imaging the Patient with Foot Complications
  • Tissue Evaluation
  • Plain X-ray
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine Scintigraphy
  • Computed Tomography
  • Ultrasound
  • Vascular Investigation
  • Grading Disease
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Angiography
  • MR Angiography
  • Digital Subtraction Angiography
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
  • Step 1: Is it Infected? Definition and Challenges
  • Biological Markers
  • Step 2. Clinical Evaluation: What Is the Extent and Severity of DFI?
  • Severity Classification of DFI (+/'O' Which Indicates Osteomyelitis)
  • Assess the Risk to the Limb
  • Assess the Risk to Life
  • Debride and Probe the Wound
  • Step 3: Diagnostic Evaluation: Radiological and Microbiological Diagnosis
  • Radiological Evaluation
  • Microbiological Sampling and Aetiological Diagnosis
  • What Is the Most Evidence-Based Sample Type?
  • Step 4: What Are the Main Considerations in the Management of DFI
  • Appropriate Location of Management
  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Surgery Versus Antibiotic Management Alone for Osteomyelitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
  • Intravenous Versus Oral Therapy
  • Duration of Therapy
  • References

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