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Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Classification Systems

[6] (See HBO criteria and protocol for Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) ... skin", "with fat layer exposed", "with necrosis of muscle", etc ...

Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention

... ABSTRACT · Infections: skin infections should be managed promptly

How to Assess a Patient with Chronic Wounds

Assess for tissue infection; Assess for malignancy. Review cofactors/comorbidities (systemic disease, previous surgery, nutrition, medications, fragile skin) ...

Billing 101 for Hyperbaric Providers

... HBO is typically prescribed for an average of 90 minutes oxygen time

Compression Therapy

This topic provides an overview on the use of compression therapy in the treatment of VLU (not for lymphedema). VLU is discussed in detail elsewhere (see " ...

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

Etiology of the ulceration including circulation and signs of infection should also be included. Special attention should be given to footwear, skin and pedal ...

How to Perform Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement

... This topic provides practical guidance to wound care clinicians on how to perform conservative sharp wound debridement, assess effectiveness,

Patient Care

... The following Blood Glucose level guidelines should be used for all diabetic patients

Offloading Devices

This topic provides a review and updates on offloading devices for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), from the clinical, coverage and reimbursement perspectives.

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