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How to Apply and Remove a Total Contact Cast

This topic provides practical guidance with step-by-step videos on how to apply total contact cast (TCC), considered gold standard for offloading of diabetic ...

How to Select Offloading Devices

... Proper application of offloading device (e

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Treatment

Technically, Medicare covers TCCs and their application. Appropriate employment of debridement codes can help reduce TCC reimbursement issues. In order to ...

Cellular and/or Tissue Based Products

Evidence and Recommendations: See full-text for evidence of use of CTP on venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers/injuries and acute burns.

Nursing Interventions

Prosthetics, diabetic shoes, orthotic boots and total contact cast all ... Assist patient with application and removal of neck seal and hood; Ensure the ...

Dressing Brands Quick Reference

Apply Adaptic to wound. Apply secondary dressing, - See "contact layer", 2 ... - May be used under compression or total contact cast - Does not require ...

Standard of Care: Foundations for Wound Management

... Examples provided below do not apply to all patients

Arterial Ulcer - Treatment

For severely infected AUs: non-removable knee high devices (total contact case or irremovable cast walkers) are not recommended, as these impair frequent ulcer ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention

Finger method: apply ... Areas in contact with splint/cast, Borders of splints/casts should be padded. Remove splint or cast for skin assessment if possible.

Go-No-Go Lists / Prohibited Items

... This topic is a resource with tables/ lists of items that are prohibited, restricted and allowed during hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

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