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• PLEASE CHECK ALL CONTENTS OF THE COURSE BELOW!
• M. Dolores Farrer - Saving the Diabetic Foot Check out my feet” - Performing a Complete Diabetic Foot Exam Quick vascular exam Documentation tips to chart your observations, odors, and measurements Grading the neuropathic level Identify pathology that can contribute to future diabetic foot ulcers How Diabetes Affects the Foot Why do diabetics get neuropathy?
• Non-narcotic options to help with neuropathic pain New treatments to manage neuropathic pain Lab results and nutrition for healing success “Taking the Load Off” - Successful Ways to Off-load the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Simple yet effective off-loading techniques you can start doing right away - with no special equipment or expensive products Learn how custom orthotics can relieve pressure areas and prevent future ulcerations Understand biomechanics of the foot so you can guide decisions for the proper footwear Confused by all the different boots, walkers, and shoes?
• We will evaluate the most popular products on the market and you will be more confident making decisions for your patients What is new in the off-loading foot wear industry?
• A look at the “coolest” and latest products hitting the market “Cut it Out” - Hands-on Debridement Lab Want to successfully reduce a corn or callous - but afraid to cut the patient?