Nursing Care on an Elderly Diabetic Foot Patient with an Abnormal Toenail: A Case Report
نویسندگان
چکیده
It is reported that 46 percent of diabetic patients are along with abnormal toenails, 35% of which were with ingrown toenails [1,2]. As known, abnormal toenails can seriously impede the healing of wound. Even under the condition of good blood perfusion, if the local pressure cannot be released, the ulcer will be difficult to heal and the prevalence of relapsing is up to 40% [1,3]. It is very important to treat abnormal toenails timely and correctly to avoid the occurrence and development of diabetic foot ulcers. In October 2014, the outpatient of diabetic foot in our hospital successfully treated a huge stubborn abnormal toenail. The report is as following:
منابع مشابه
Photobiomodulation With Customized Insoles on Maximum Plantar Pressure in Diabetic Foot Syndrome Using the Biomechanical Model: A case report
A 49-year male patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic foot syndrome was evaluated by comprehensive diabetic foot assessment. Photobiomodulation therapy (low-level laser therapy) was prescribed for neuropathic pain and symptoms with scanning and probe method for 10 sessions. Customized insoles were recommended for redistributing the plantar pressures and reducing stress on the diabe...
متن کاملEffect of Warm Foot Bath on Fatigue among Diabetic Older Adults
Introduction: Fatigue is one of the most common causes of disability in most elderly people affected with diabetes. Considering the growing population of this group, the present study aimed to determine the effect of warm foot bath on the fatigue of the elderly people with diabetes. Methods: The randomized clinical trial study was carried out on 66 elderly diabetic patients who had referred...
متن کاملExtensive Fibroepithelial-like Polyps on The Foot of an AIDS Patient Following Radiotherapy for Kaposi's Sarcoma
Fibroepithelial polyps, also named as soft warts, skin tags, or acrochordons, are common benign lesions that may occur on trunk or exterimities. Its association with infectious agents is unclear. Herein, We report a case of extensive fibroepithelial -like polyps on the foot of an AIDS patient following radiotherapy for Kaposi's sarcoma.
متن کاملTreatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) with Pharmaceutical Product using Hirudo orientalis: A Case Report
Every 30 seconds, one lower limb amputation due to diabetes is performed in the world. This study was conducted on a 64-year-old woman with a diabetic foot on her left leg [Sci Rew1] . The patient had pain with a visual analog scale (VAS) score of 80 mm on 100 mm. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a product derived from leeches in the treatment of DFUs. Wound grade 1 according to Wagne...
متن کاملApplication Of Watson Human Care Theory On Anxiety And Frustration Of An Adolescent With Trauma And Burn Injury: An Educational Report
Introduction: Patient response to trauma problems is influenced by individualchr('39')s cultural and spiritual background. This highlights the importance of spiritual and human care; nurses pay less attention to it. Watsonchr('39')s theory of human care states that human existence should not be treated as an object of care, and that care is a spiritual ideal that is intertwined with their mind,...
متن کامل