Description
Book SynopsisFoot problems in diabetic patients are some of the most challenging complications to treat, due to an often quitelate presentation of symptoms from the patient. Therefore visual recognition of presenting clinical signs is absolutely key for a successfuldiagnosis andsubsequently, the right management programme.
The 3rd edition of Managing the Diabetic Foot once again provides a practical, handy andaccessible pocket guide to the clinical management of patients withsevere 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 willenabledoctors makerapid, effective management decisions in order tohelp prevent deterioration and avoid the need forevental foot amputation.
Each chapter focuses specifically on the differentstages of foot disease and the clinical management required at that particular stage, ie,the normal foot; high-risk foot, ulcerated foot, infected foot, necrotic
Trade Review
“Most of the illustrations are in color, with a few well-produced line drawings. There is a nice glossary of commonly used abbreviations, a useful reading list, and a very helpful appendix of differential diagnosis for some of conditions associated with the diabetic foot.” (Doody's, 19 December 2014)
“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.” (Kingbook73's Medical Ebook and Video Collection, 30 September 2014)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii
Preface ix
Abbreviations xiii
Introduction 1
Managing Stage 1: the normal foot 35
Managing Stage 2: the high-risk foot 51
Managing Stage 3: the ulcerated foot 71
Managing Stage 4: the infected foot 147
Managing Stage 5: the necrotic foot 195
Managing Stage 6: the unsalvageable foot 211
Appendix: Problems of differential diagnosis 215
Further reading 219
Index 221
