Wound types · Greater St. Louis
Diabetic foot ulcer care.
Diabetes can affect feeling and blood flow in the feet, making a wound harder to notice and slower to heal. Assessment considers the ulcer, the surrounding foot and the care already in place.
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What the clinician looks at.
- Changes in wound size, depth and drainage
- Foot pressure, sensation and circulation concerns
- Offloading and footwear
- Blood sugar and other factors that affect healing
- Coordination with podiatry, primary care and vascular specialists
- Supplies for the ordered plan
Connected to the rest of the care team.
Diabetic foot ulcers usually involve several clinicians. We keep podiatry, primary care and vascular specialists informed so the wound plan and the medical plan line up.
For referring teams, patients and families.
Facilities, discharge teams and physician practices can refer a patient. We coordinate follow-up with the existing care team.
Patients and families can call with the city or ZIP and care setting. We will explain what records or orders are needed before a visit.
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