title: Management of diabetic foot ulcers: evaluation of case studies.
abstract: This article explores local barriers to diabetic foot ulcer healing, and describes the use of a dressing designed to manage exudate, infection and biofilm (AQUACEL® Ag+ dressing (AQAg+)) on recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers. The authors consider four case studies that demonstrate how managing local barriers to wound healing with antimicrobial and anti-biofilm dressings in protocols of care can improve outcomes for patients.
authors: Podiatrist and Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ConvaTec Ltd.
authors: Rachel
authors: R
authors: Torkington-Stokes
authors: Associate Director, Science & Technology, ConvaTec Ltd.
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Metcalf
authors: Vice President, Science & Technology, ConvaTec Ltd.
authors: Philip
authors: P
authors: Bowler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001458:Bandages; D047070:Bandages, Hydrocolloid; D018441:Biofilms; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium; D003646:Debridement; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018030:Silver Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D018030:Silver Compounds; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
keywords: Biofilm; Diabetic foot; Exudate; Foot ulcer; Infection; Wound healing