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Question: what are the 3 primary causative factors for Lower extremity neuropathic Answer: Systemic (diabetes) trauma, infectious or autoimmune diseases, Vit. Deficiency, alcoholism
Question: xerosis is a sign of Answer:
Question: what is the test for neuropathyAnswer: Semester-Weinstein 10g 9 sites in random order for 1-2 seconds
Question: common diabetic foot is calledAnswer:
Question: name 2 classification systems for diabetic foot Answer: Wagner (0=at risk, thru 5=gangrene) and University of Texas (grade 0-3, A-D)
Question: identify the of a diabetic foot ulcerAnswer: edges well , round, periwound callus, dry or min exudate, pale, pink or necrotic base
Question: what is a to identify areas of increased pressure and unequal weight distribution of patients feetAnswer: mapping
Question: debridement of callus is best by ___Answer: or sharp debridement
Question: describe the for off loadingAnswer: redistribute pressure exposure, tpressure and shear prevent and contribute to deterioration, maintain soft tissue viability and support bony architecture
Question: what does "Probe to the indicateAnswer: Osteomyelitis
Question: What is the most common location for Answer: Plantar surface of
Question: What are common for LEND (other than most common)Answer: Metatarsal heads, dorsal and distal aspects of toes, inter-digital , pressure points, bony prominence
Question: Describe wound findings Answer: Pale, pink or base, sm to mod exudate
Question: Describe surrounding skin Answer: Callus, may have ,
Question: Complications seen with Answer:
Question: Describe pain with LENDAnswer: Tingling, electric, pins and needles, dysthesia,
Question: Noninvasive for LENDAnswer: , vibratory and positional
Question: Assessment of Answer: Semester-Weinstein monofilament, vibratory test, deep tendon and patellar .
Question: Measures to prevent in LENDAnswer: Proper fitting footwear, offloading wounds, pressure redistribution, keep feet protected from chemical,thermal, injuries no bare feet, no toe pads, socks w/shoes, no hot soaks, heating pad
Question: Goals of topical therapy in Answer: treat/monitor for , maintain physiologic wound bed,
Question: Topical therapy /options with LENDAnswer: Topical abx based on culture results all with systemic abx
Question: Adjunctive therapy options with Answer: HBOT, NPWT,
Question: Types of Answer: , motor, autonomic
Question: management of Answer: non wgt bearing during acute phase, lifelong protection and monitoring (for ulceration-pt at risk)
Question: neuropathic pain Answer: dysthesia=capsaicin, ,pregabalin, ssri's paresthesia=tricyclics, opoids both=analgesics=topical, systemic
 
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