Comprehensive Guide to Diabetic Foot Complications for General Practitioners

Written by Aziz Nather, this book serves as a practical guide for General Practitioners (GPs) who frequently encounter patients with diabetic foot complications. The comprehensive guide covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

Understanding Diabetic Foot Complications

• Types of diabetic foot complications
• Basic science involved in diabetic foot care
• Examining and investigating diabetic foot patients
• Treating diabetic foot complications, including wound dressing and antibiotic choices

In addition to these fundamental topics, the book provides guidance on endocrine control, nutritional support, and the importance of patient education on diabetes care, foot care, and footwear choices.

Practical Guidance for GPs and Healthcare Professionals

A dedicated chapter focuses on helping GPs determine when to manage patients in their clinics and when to refer them to diabetic foot specialists in hospitals. This book is not only useful for GPs but also for nurses and podiatrists who care for diabetic foot patients.

A supplementary section is included, covering specialized topics such as:

• Team approach to diabetic foot care
• Nursing care for diabetic foot patients
• Nutrition and wound dressings
• Negative pressure wound therapy and maggot debridement therapy
• Off-loading and shoe therapy
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and Charcot joint disease management
• Rehabilitation strategies for diabetic foot patients

This valuable resource provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality care to patients with diabetic foot complications.

Book Details:

• Publisher: WSPC
• Publication Date: February 24, 2023
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 368 pages
• ISBN-10: 9811269351
• ISBN-13: 978-9811269356