The diabetic foot, the point of no return to which you will not wish to arrive (pt 3)
Diabetic foot: Prevention
PREVENTION
Specific recommendations of PREVENTION of lesions in the diabetic of the Spanish Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery.
PREVENTION OF THE DIABÉTIC PIECE- Inspection daily foot to detect blistering lesions, bleeding, macerations or interdigital slag. A mirror will be used for inspection of the plant and heel.
- Before proceeding to heat the shoe,inspect with your hand to detect resalts, seams with overflows or strange bodies, which should be eliminated,
- The right footwear is the one that follows these basic principles:
- Absorption of the load using elastic templates.
- Increased load by pressure distribution in greater area.
- Modification of conflict support zones.
Therefore, the type of footwear should always be extra-deep and wide; when there is no deformity it will be associated with soft templates to distribute the pressure and, if there is deformity, to rigid osteosis to decrease and distribute abnormal pressures.
SHOE FOR THE DIABETIC FOOT KNIGHT
SHOE FOR THE LADY WITH THE DIABETIC FOOT
4. The sport slippers that have these characteristics are the most suitable for walks.
5. Change socks and shoes twice a day.
6. Never walk without footwear. Use large slippers in places like the beach or pool.
7. Never use hot water bags or electric pads to heat them.
8. Never use the resection of incarnated nails or callosities. Go to the podologist.
9. Do not rush the cut of the nails, but do it straight and smooth them gently.
10. Wash your feet with soap and water for five minutes. Proceed a good light and a thorough drying, especially between your fingers.
11. Before use hot water in foot hygiene, measure temperature with elbow.
12. Apply moisturizing cream after the bath.
13. Notify to your nurse or doctor swelling, redness, or ulceration even if it's painless.
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