Managing the Diabetic Foot (ePub)

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.