One of the most commonly affected organs of diabetes are the feet are. The feet are one of the limbs that should be checked regularly. The fact that diabetics do not feel pain, soreness and infection from sensory neuropathy can cause serious health problems in the feet. This paves the way for injury. Such situations lead to consequences such as leg amputation and gangrene, which adversely affect the patient’s life.
Diabetic foot problems are common in:
• Poor circulation,
• Nerve damage in the legs,
• Long-term diabetes treatment;
• Over 60 years, have weight problems,
•Or in people with high cholesterol or high blood pressure,
In diabetic foot care, the wound height is determined according to the so-called Wagner classification.
• Stage 0: Healthy skin.
• Stage 1: This is the stage when the ulcer is found superficially.
• Stage 2: This is when the ulcer deepens.
•Stage3:Aconditioninwhichanulcercausesboneinvolvement.
• Stage 4: This is the stage when the ulcer causes gangrene on the front foot (leg or toe).
• Stage 5: The ulcer spreads over the leg and causes gangrene.
Diabetic foot care is in the form of treatment of the area of initiation of the wound and, if necessary, the use of insoles – shoes. Antibiotics may be recommended to the patient for rapid healing of the infected area. After the stenosis and occlusion of the vessels supplying the leg is established, it becomes possible to restore blood flow by endovascular or surgical intervention. If necessary, it repairs infected or dead tissue and tries to heal as quickly as possible.
Incision or dissection includes interventions to prevent postoperative complications. A factor in determining which of the three different incision types known as transverse, vertical, and oblique incisions is preferred is the area in which the incision is made.
Pressure ulcer care
Pressure ulcers is called subcutaneous tissue injuries, which is mostly observed on bony prominences, caused by the action of pressure or friction on specific areas of the body. Pressure ulcers usually occur in bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients and are common in areas such as the hips, spine, coccyx, shoulder blades, and hamstrings where friction and pressure is applied. Depending on the depth of the wound, dressing and cleaning of the affected area is performed. Its purpose is to solve patient problems with pain-relieving wound care and medical products.
The dressing process used to heal pressure ulcers is done to prevent wound infections and prevent various complications for the patient. In particular, stopping bleeding and ensuring clot formation are factors that speed up the healing process. Patient age, medications, lifestyle, diet, and mechanical damage to tissue (such as friction and pressure) also affect healing.
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Cellulite is a metabolic disorder that can occur in many parts of the body, but is usually seen on the feet and face. Sometimes, undesirable conditions such as pain, redness and fever can be encountered in areas where infection occurs due to cellulitis. In such cases, scar formation is observed on the feet and a medical intervention is required for its treatment. With wound care for cellulitis infection, the health problem faced by the patient can be controlled.
A bandage, which is applied to prevent the wound from being protected from all external influences and to ensure its sterilization, is one of the medical interventions that make it possible to prevent the development of infection. Personal hygiene is a very important issue in the dressing process and should be applied on-site by a professional doctor or nurse. Before the procedure, hands should be washed and gloves should be worn to ensure the necessary hygiene. If you are wrapping a sutured or open wound, it is recommended that you contact the medical staff who will take over the care of your wound. Bandaging should be repeated at regular intervals to prevent the development of infection, especially in the affected area.
Preferred suturing techniques for closing surgical incisions include scissors, staves, and forceps. This is an application with tools. The anatomical location and biological structure of the wound are the main factors that influence suture selection. Sewing, also called “stitching”, allows the seams to pass smoothly through the skin, and is designed with consideration for the stability of the knot. Various techniques are used when suturing wounds on the joint surface, face, skin, or under the skin. It is a priority that skin lines and sutures placed in line with the skin lines do not pose a risk of tissue damage.
Aseptic suture removal generally refers to the removal of sutures with a scalpel and forceps for patients after surgery or when suturing is required. Depending on the position of the seam, the time interval will be different. The stitching time for the arms, legs and joints is 10-14 days, and the suturing time for the scalp or subcutaneous tissue and the body is 7-10 days.
Abscesses found in various parts of the body, mainly organs such as the abdomen, lungs, liver, and kidneys, are among the problems treated by interventional radiologists. When appointing surgical or percutaneous abscess drainage, methods such as local or general anesthesia are preferred, depending on the location of the abscess formation. Depending on the size of the abscess drainage, the success rate of such interventions with inadequate antibiotic administration is very high. Its intended use is to prevent the abscess from recurring and to destroy the tissue causing the inflammation.