This course is Lesson 2 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Wound Management, Unwrapped." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

TOPICS

I. Pathophysiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A. Etiology
B. Neuropathy
C. Angiopathy
D. Immunopathy

II. Common Diabetic Foot Problems
A. Osteomyelitis
B. Charcot Foot
C. Infection
D. Typical presentation of a diabetic foot ulcer

III. Assessing the Diabetic Foot
A. Monofilament testing/Protective sensation
B. Temperature Assessment
C. Deformities
D. Calluses
E. Diabetic foot screening

IV. Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment
A. Glycemic Control
B. Diabetic foot care
1. Hygiene
2. Inspections
C. Specialized Treatments
1. Off-loading and footwear
2. ROM
i. 1st MTP
ii. Ankle
D. Treatments
1. Debridement
2. HBO
3. Anodyne
4. Offloading
5. Electrical Stimulation
E. Dressings
1. Basic dressings
2. Hydrogels
3. Alginates
4. Skin Substitutes
5. Growth Factors

BEHAVIORAL/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe the pathophysiology of diabetic foot ulcers.
2. Describe the treatments of diabetic foot ulcers.