Description
Objectives
Apply diabetic foot management techniques according to the latest national technical guidelines.
Addressed to:
Personnel working in primary and secondary health care, doctors, nurses, nutritionists, TENS, kinesiologists, nutritionists, etc.
Contents
Topic I. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FOOT
Bone anatomy of the leg and foot
Muscular anatomy of the leg and foot
Vascular anatomy of the leg and foot
Innervation of the leg and foot
Physiology of the lower extremity
Topic II. PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF THE DIABETIC FOOT
General pathophysiology of the diabetic foot
Diabetic arteriopathy
Diabetic neuropathy
Foot deformities
Skin and nail disorders
Glandular pathophysiology of the foot
Topic III. ADVANCED DIABETIC FOOT HEALING
St. Elian's Scale
Care management in people with diabetic foot
Assessment of bacterial load in wounds and ulcers.
Advanced diabetic foot healing and basic basket.
Preparation of the work area during advanced healing
Ankle-arm index
Topic IV. AMPUTATION AND ORTHOTICS
Ward care management
Pre- and post-amputation care
Off-loading shoes
Orthotics and insoles
Topic V. PODIOLOGIC MANAGEMENT OF THE DIABETIC FOOT
Podiatric evaluation of the diabetic foot.
Podiatric management of the diabetic foot
Additional information
Certification | AST |
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Ranking | Other specialities |
Duration | 30 hrs |
Country | Chile |
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