A practical manual of diabetic foot care / Michael E. Edmonds, Alethea V. M. Foster, Lee J. Sanders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edmonds, M. E.

Contributor:

Foster, Alethea V. M.

Sanders, Lee J., 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foot--Diseases.

Foot.

Diabetes--Complications.

Diabetes.

Diabetic Foot--diagnosis.

Diabetic Foot--therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Diabetic Foot--diagnosis.

Diabetic Foot--therapy.

Physical Description:

xi, 233 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 25 cm

Other Title:

Diabetic foot care

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2004.

Summary:

This book is a practical clinical manual for the diagnosis, treatment - both medical and surgical - and the long-term care of foot problems in people with diabetes. The authors are world-renowned experts in this subject and they present the internationally recognised best practice.The clinical chapters are presented in a structured, colour-coded format to allow easy reference. The text also includes highlighted best clinical practice tips. Each chapter is accompanied by high-quality, full-colour photographs that provide excellent examples of the earliest presenting signs as well as illustrating the step-by-step guidance on treatment. This book is an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes

Contents:

The normal foot

The high-risk foot

The ulcerated foot

The infected foot

The necrotic foot

The unsalvageable foot

Surgical approach to the diabetic foot.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1405107154

OCLC:

52424677