Physiological Effects of Carbon Dioxide Treatment on Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) considers one of the most anxious complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study is to evaluate carbon dioxide therapy on patients with DFU and compare with patients on traditional therapy. Methods: 100 patients with DFU (mean age 51.6+ 5.65 years; 56men) divided into two groups ,traditional therapy group will be treated using advance dressings and antibiotics, while CO2 therapy group will be treated using advance dressings and CO2 therapy. ABI and Doppler measured Blood flow to the affected foot; also, the size, color and sensation of the ulcerative area were all evaluated and compared between two groups. Results: Results showed improvement of blood flow to the affected foot as well as improvement in the sensation , size and color of the ulcerative area .Conclusion: effectiveness of this method in the treatment of ischemic feet, and indicates it is potential utility as a form of physiotherapy in the treatment of ischemic feet .
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Ghazwan Riyad abdulhamza, Hanan luay Al- Omary
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