Download or read book Levin and O Neal s the Diabetic Foot written by Marvin E. Levin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated, now in full color, this latest edition of Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot provides diagnostic and management information for the challenging problems faced by patients with diabetic foot problems. The book has a team care focus and offers tips and pearls in every chapter.
Download or read book Diabetic Foot Ulcer written by Mohammad Zubair and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses essential aspects of diabetic foot ulcers, including evidence-based information on its pathogenesis and pathophysiology, as well as the molecular mechanisms and biomechanics of the diabetic foot. It also highlights the need for a multidisciplinary team to be involved in the management of diabetic patients with foot ulcers, and describes available and future tools for evaluating patients who are at risk. Exploring the main current therapies as well as the latest developments, future directions and potential new treatments, such as growth factors, stem cell therapy, alternative medicine and nanotechnology, the book is a valuable resource for clinicians and medical graduates but will also appeal to researchers working in the field.
Download or read book Levin and O Neal s the Diabetic Foot written by Marvin E. Levin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated, now in full color, this latest edition of Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot provides diagnostic and management information for the challenging problems faced by patients with diabetic foot problems. The book has a team care focus and offers tips and pearls in every chapter.
Download or read book The Diabetic Foot written by Abdul Aziz Nather and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive guide for all healthcare professionals managing diabetic foot problems including general practitioners, nurses, podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, vascular surgeons and endocrinologists. It is also written in an easy to read fashion so that patients and caregivers will also find it useful.It covers a wide range of topics on the Diabetic Foot starting with an Introductory Section on “Overview of Diabetes”. Topics include ‘What is Diabetes?’, ‘Complications of Diabetes’ and ‘Management of Diabetes’. The section on “Basic Science of Diabetic Foot” covers Anatomy, Biomechanics and Pathogenesis: the Diabetes Foot Triad of Neuropathy, Vasculopathy and Immunopathy. Other Sections include Classification, Clinical Presentation and Treatment.A highlight of the book is the large “Guide to Operative Surgery” section. This section covers Major Amputations, Minor Amputation and other Diabetic Foot Surgeries. The latter details Surgical Debridement and Split Skin Grafting — two of the commonest operations performed. This operative manual is also useful to residents and registrars.The section on Wound Care has also been carefully assembled to meet the needs of nurses, podiatrists and general practitioners, performing day to day dressing of diabetic wounds. It focuses on the use of New Generation Dressings including Silver and Iodine Dressings and Advances in Wound Healing. Patients and Care-givers will also find this useful.The last section “A Patient's Guide” is especially written to benefit patients and care-givers. It includes ‘Care of Diabetes’, ‘Care of the Foot’, ‘Choosing your own Footwear’, ‘Doing your own Dressing’ and ‘Rehabilitating your Below Knee Amputation’.Finally, the Appendix includes details of the formation of NUH Diabetic Foot Team, Asia Pacific Association of Diabetic Limb Problems and the ASEAN Plus Expert Group Forum on the Management of Diabetic Foot Wounds.
Download or read book Atlas of the Diabetic Foot written by Nikolaos Katsilambros and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of the patients with diabetes mellitus in their lifetime, with a major impact on their quality of life. Many hospital admissions related to diabetes are due to foot ulcers, which can result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality. The majority of lower limb amputations are performed in patients with diabetes every year (80,000 at least in the USA). Most of the diabetes-related foot problems can be prevented or their severity reduced by early detection and treatment. This book contributes to improved foot care through raised awareness of prevention, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals. This comprehensive atlas, now in a second edition, provides: 520 colour photographs, graphs, tables and imaging studies Educational examples taken from genuine case reports A reference guide for identifying patients at risk for foot problems Illustration of common problems such as neuropathic and neuroischaemic ulcers, ischaemia and infection Introduction to new technologies and bioengineered materials used for the treatment of foot ulcers This book will be of interest to diabetologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, general practitioners, surgeons and clinical researchers.
Download or read book A Practical Manual of Diabetic Foot Care written by Michael E. Edmonds and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical clinical manual for the diagnosis, treatment - both medical and surgical - and the long-term care of foot problems in people with diabetes. The authors are world-renowned experts in this subject and they present the internationally recognised best practice. The clinical chapters are presented in a structured, colour-coded format to allow easy reference. The text also includes highlighted best clinical practice tips. Each chapter is accompanied by high-quality, full-colour photographs that provide excellent examples of the earliest presenting signs as well as illustrating the step-by-step guidance on treatment. This book is an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes.
Download or read book The Diabetic Foot written by Aristidis Veves and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Diabetic Foot: Medical and Surgical Management, 3rd Edition, a distinguished panel of clinicians provides a thorough update of the significant improvements in knowledge surrounding the pathogenesis of diabetic foot problems, as well as the optimal healthcare treatment for this debilitating condition. The authors, many practicing at the famous Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center, again illuminate the successful new multidisciplinary approach now clearly required for the successful treatment of diabetic foot. Drawing on the experiences of diabetologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, orthotists, plastic and orthopedic surgeons, this invaluable third edition, so timely given the continued rise of diabetes and its complications, clearly describes established techniques known to be effective. This updated edition blends new knowledge with the time-tested principles of diabetic foot management and will be of significant value to all physicians and researchers with an interest in a state-of-the-art understanding of diabetic foot.
Download or read book Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot written by David G. Armstrong and published by American Diabetes Association. This book was released on 2005-02-23 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, there is a far more practical book on foot care for people with diabetes written especially for the non-specialist primary care provider. Contents include foot exams, risk classification, infection, foot ulcers, debridement, evaluation, and more. All chapters are written by diabetic foot care specialists.
Download or read book Managing the Diabetic Foot written by Michael E. Edmonds and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foot problems in diabetic patients are some of the most challenging complications to treat, due to an often quite late presentation of symptoms from the patient. Therefore visual recognition of presenting clinical signs is absolutely key for a successful diagnosis and subsequently, the right management programme. The 3rd edition of Managing the Diabetic Foot once again provides a practical, handy and accessible pocket guide to the clinical management of patients with severe feet problems associated with diabetes, such as ulcers, infections and necrosis. By focusing on the need for a speedy response to the clinical signs, it will enable doctors make rapid, effective management decisions in order to help prevent deterioration and avoid the need for evental foot amputation. Each chapter focuses specifically on the different stages of foot disease and the clinical management required at that particular stage, ie, the normal foot; high-risk foot, ulcerated foot, infected foot, necrotic foot and unsalvageable foot. Full colour throughout, it will feature over 150 clinical photos, numerous hints and tips to aid rapid-reference, as well as the latest national and international guidelines on diabetic foot management. Managing the Diabetic Foot, 3E, is the ideal go-to clinical tool for all diabetes professionals, specialist diabetes nurses and podiatrists managing patients with diabetic foot problems.
Download or read book The Diabetic Foot written by Aristidis Veves and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Diabetic Foot: Medical and Surgical Management, a distinguished panel of clinicians-many practicing at the famous Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center-illuminate the successful new multidisciplinary approach now clearly required for the successful treatment of this medical problem. Drawing on the experiences of diabetologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, orthotists, plastic and orthopedic surgeons, the book clearly describes established techniques known to be effective. Also highlighted are the many emerging treatments that will affect diabetic foot care in the years ahead, including a new understanding of wound-healing pathophysiology and the recent introduction of growth factors and living skin equivalents.
Download or read book The Diabetic Foot written by John H. Bowker (ed) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Diabetic Foot A Comprehensive Guide For General Practitioners written by Abdul Aziz Nather and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-02-24 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written as a comprehensive and practical guide for General Practitioners who often manage patients with diabetic foot complications. Topics covered include Types of Diabetic Foot Complications, Basic Science involved, Examining a Diabetic Foot, Doing Investigations and Treating a Diabetic Foot, Endocrine Control, Nutritional Support, Choice of Wound Dressing and Choice of the appropriate Antibiotic. An important chapter, especially useful to the GPs is a practical guide on when to treat the patients in their clinics and when to send them to hospitals for management by Diabetic Foot Specialists. A special emphasis has also been given to guide GPs how to educate their patients on Care of Diabetes itself, Care of the Foot and Choice of Footwear. In addition, this Companion Book to GPs will also be useful to Nurses and Podiatrists who also provide care to Diabetic Foot patients. For the latter, a Supplement has been added. Relevant topics include Team Approach, Nursing a Diabetic Foot, Nutrition, Wound Dressings, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Maggot Debridement Therapy, Off-loading & Shoes, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Charcot Joint Disease and Rehabilitation.
Download or read book Diabetic Foot written by Felix Jebasingh K and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diabetes can limit blood supply to the feet resulting in loss of feeling, which means foot injuries do not heal well and may go unnoticed. People with diabetes are 15 times more likely to have a limb amputated due to gangrene. Diabetic foot is an often overlooked complication in general diabetes care. This book is a practical guide to the management of diabetes-related complications of the foot. Beginning with an overview of diabetic foot care, anatomy and biomechanics of the foot, and peripheral neuropathy, the following sections cover a variety of diabetes-related disorders. Each condition is explained in detail covering its pathophysiology, investigations, diagnosis and treatment, including surgery and rehabilitation where appropriate. The final section discusses recent advances and future techniques and technologies in the management of diabetic foot. The text is further enhanced by algorithms and diagrams to assist understanding of potential treatment strategies.
Download or read book The Foot in Diabetes written by Andrew J. M. Boulton and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated edition of this popular book, addressing all issues concerning the diabetic foot, one of the most prevalent problems in diabetes, with a strong emphasis on practical aspects of delivering care.
Download or read book Diabetic Foot written by Anton N. Sidawy and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding tibio-peroneal occlusive disease and its management is vital in treating patients with peripheral vascular disease. Occlusive disease and the resulting ischemia threaten the viability of the lower limb, particularly in diabetics. Edited by widely-respected vascular surgeon Anton N. Sidawy, this textbook explores all aspects of tibio-peroneal disease, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management of the lower extremity after adequate circulation is restored. It examines risk factors, disease distribution, and general management issues connected with diabetic patients, as well as adjuvant chemotherapy to improve patency of prosthetic bypasses, thrombolytic therapy for failed bypasses, wound healing, and amputations of the foot and leg.
Download or read book Atlas of the Diabetic Foot written by Nikolaos Katsilambros and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of the patients with diabetes mellitus in their lifetime, with a major impact on their quality of life. Many hospital admissions related to diabetes are due to foot ulcers, which can result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality. The majority of lower limb amputations are performed in patients with diabetes every year (80,000 at least in the USA). Most of the diabetes-related foot problems can be prevented or their severity reduced by early detection and treatment. This book contributes to improved foot care through raised awareness of prevention, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals. This comprehensive atlas, now in a second edition, provides: 520 colour photographs, graphs, tables and imaging studies Educational examples taken from genuine case reports A reference guide for identifying patients at risk for foot problems Illustration of common problems such as neuropathic and neuroischaemic ulcers, ischaemia and infection Introduction to new technologies and bioengineered materials used for the treatment of foot ulcers This book will be of interest to diabetologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, general practitioners, surgeons and clinical researchers.
Download or read book The Diabetic Foot written by Aristidis Veves and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fourth edition of this gold-standard title, a distinguished panel of experts provides a thorough update of the significant improvements in our understanding of diabetic foot physiology and its clinical management. Divided into three sections, the first part focuses on clinical features and diagnosis; the second on pathophysiology; and the third on the management of diabetic foot problems. In addition to updating all previous chapters, several new contributions have been added, reflecting advances in our understanding of the causes of diabetic foot ulcers and efforts to develop new and more effective therapies. The authors, many practicing at the famous Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center, again illuminate the successful new multidisciplinary approach now clearly required for successful treatment of the diabetic foot. Drawing on the experiences of diabetologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists, orthotists, plastic and orthopedic surgeons, The Diabetic Foot: Medical and Surgical Management, 4th Edition expertly describes standard techniques and current methods derived from the most recent data. This updated edition will be of significant value to all physicians and researchers with interest in a state-of-the-art understanding of the diabetic foot.
