title: Podiatry evaluation of a chitosan gelling fibre dressing in diabetic foot ulceration.
abstract: The purpose of this small evaluation on five patients presenting to community podiatry services in Birmingham with foot ulceration was to explore common problems associated with diabetes and other high-risk conditions and illustrate the clinical effectiveness and experience of using a chitosan absorbent gelling fibre dressing (KytoCel®, Aspen Medical). Each of these case studies bought their individual complex issues and complications that affected the healing process. General wound care involved debridement, if required, dressings, pressure redistribution addressing footwear needs, systemic antibiotics where required, and shared care with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in secondary care where appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Podiatry Lead Clinical Specialist, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D047070:Bandages, Hydrocolloid; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D048271:Chitosan / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011032:Podiatry; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D048271:Chitosan
keywords: Chitosan gelling fibre dressing; Diabetes; Foot ulceration; Podiatry services; Wound healing