Neuropathic wounds Flashcards
1
Q
hyperglycemia impairs what?
A
phases of healing due to bacteria liking high glucose environment
2
Q
Tri-neuropathy includes what deficits?
A
sensory, motor, autonomic
3
Q
Wagner grading scale
A
0- no lesion 1- superficial ulcer 2- deep ulcer 3- abscess osteitis 4- gangrene forefoot 5- whole foot
4
Q
Exercise should be avoided in DM patients if glucose is what level?
A
greater than 250 with ketosis or greater than 300 w/o.
Less than than 70
5
Q
Type 2 DM patients should have how long between sessions?
A
No more than 2 days
