Specific guidelines on wound and wound-bed management (original) (raw)

2008, Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

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This paper outlines specific guidelines for the management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers, focusing on essential care principles such as infection treatment, revascularization, offloading, and overall wound management to enhance healing. Evidence from systematic reviews highlights the importance of regular inspection, cleaning, exudate control, and the need for simple interventions such as protective dressings. While certain advanced therapies like topical negative pressure and hyperbaric oxygen therapy show promise, further studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

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