Health Care : Current Reviews

Advances in diabetic foot ulcers and chronic non-healing wounds

Joint Event 20^th World Congress on Infection Prevention and Control 14^th International Conference on Advances in Skin, Wound Care and Tissue Science

November 28-29, 2024 Paris, France

Hina Rizvi

Advanced Wound Care of Texas, USA

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Health Care Curr Re

Abstract:

Statement of the Problem: Diabetic foot ulcers present major challenges in healthcare, often leading to severe complications such as lower limb amputation, with significant economic and psychosocial costs. The hyperglycemic environment fosters biofilm formation, impairs angiogenesis, induces neuropathy, disrupts the chronic inflammatory response, and encourages poly-microbial infections, making these wounds difficult to manage. Effective treatment of diabetic foot ulcers requires advanced and comprehensive wound care strategies to promote healing and avert complications. However, the optimal treatment approach for these ulcers remains under continuous investigation. Purpose: This aims to review and elucidate the latest methodologies in wound care treatment for diabetic foot ulcers and non-chronic healing wounds. By evaluating diverse approaches and their outcomes, this study seeks to enhance understanding of effective strategies for managing these complex wounds. Methodology and Theoretical Orientation: A review was conducted by analyzing existing literature on upcoming treatment for diabetic ulcers and non-chronic healing wounds. A theoretical orientation guided this study, utilizing a patient-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of tailoring wound care interventions to individual patient needs. Findings: The review reveals a range of methodologies for treating diabetic foot ulcers, including debridement, various dressings, offloading techniques, topical agents, negative pressure wound therapy, and advanced treatments such as bioengineered skin substitutes and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Conclusion: It is advisable for healthcare providers to utilize a holistic, evidence-based approach in managing diabetic foot ulcers and non-chronic healing wounds. Additionally, enhancing patient education and selfmanagement practices is crucial to empower patients in their own healing processes.

Biography :

Hini Rizvi is one of the few Wound Care Specialist Physicians in the Dallas area who is Board Certified by American Board of Wound Management. She also specializes in Hyperbaric Medicine and is a member of American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. She completed her Post-graduate training from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and her residency from UT Southwestern’s department of Family and Community Medicine, also serving as Chief Resident. She is also Board Certified in Family Medicine. She was the Medical Student advisor and preceptor at UT Southwestern and has been involved with numerous publications. She has received multiple departmental distinctions, and awards of Excellence. She was a researcher at UT Southwestern and received awards including from Texas Academy of Family Physicians for the Outstanding Research. She is a patient-centric physician and is passionate about wound healing and limb salvage providing quality care to her patients. Her experience includes successful healing of over hundred thousand wounds and saving hundreds of amputations.