Author: Tao, Fenghua; Tang, Xiaoyan; Tao, Hai; Luo, Yue; Cao, Hui; Xiang, Wei; Zhao, Yingchun; Jin, Lin
Title: Surgical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Cord-id: v6zz498e Document date: 2020_9_1
ID: v6zz498e
Snippet: Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most serious complications of diabetes. If left untreated, these ulcers can lead to severe infection and gangrene; in some instances, they may result in death. Thus, timely treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is extremely important. However, timely patient treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly challenging, because of the higher volume of patients and the need to ensure safety of medical personnel. This article describes a proposed strategy for di
Document: Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most serious complications of diabetes. If left untreated, these ulcers can lead to severe infection and gangrene; in some instances, they may result in death. Thus, timely treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is extremely important. However, timely patient treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly challenging, because of the higher volume of patients and the need to ensure safety of medical personnel. This article describes a proposed strategy for diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, based on experiences with infection and control strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
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