Preventing amputation in adults with diabetes: identifying the risks.
Nurs Stand
; 29(40): 49-58, 2015 Jun 03.
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| ID: mdl-26036406
Good management of diabetes can reduce the risk of complications of the disease. When not well managed, diabetes is associated with the complications of heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations. Diabetes can reduce the blood supply to the feet and cause a loss of feeling. As a result, foot injuries do not heal well and the person may not realise that their foot is sore or injured. Damage to the foot may lead to the development of foot ulcers, which if left untreated may result in amputation of the limb. Preventive care is a priority, but when complications occur the next step is to halt progression. Therefore, effective foot care and timely treatment of foot ulcers are important in preserving foot function and mobility, and preventing amputation in adults with diabetes.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pie Diabético
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Amputación Quirúrgica
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Atención de Enfermería
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nurs Stand
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido