Our products for diabetic foot ulcers
Key elements in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers are debridement, control of infection, relief of pressure on the wound, and revascularization.1
Poor healing of diabetic foot ulcers is one of the most common factors in lower extremity amputations in individuals with diabetes.2
It is important to achieve moisture balance in a diabetic foot ulcer and dressings should aim to:3
- Protect the wound from physical trauma
- Maintain an optimal wound environment
- Reduce the risk of infection
References [+]
- Piaggesi A, Baccetti F, Rizzo L, Romanelli M, Navalesi R, Benzi L. Sodium carboxylmethyl-cellulose dressings in the management of deep ulcerations of diabetic foot. Diabet Med. 2001;18(4):320-324.
- Pecoraro RE, Reiber GE, Burgess EM. Pathways to diabetic limb amputation. Basis for prevention. Diabetes Care. 1990;13(5):513-521.
- Consensus Development Conference on Diabetic Foot Wound Care: 7-8 April 1999, Boston, Massachusetts. American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. 1999;22(8):1354-1360.