Diabetic foot ulceration is a preventable complication of diabetes. It is reported that people living with diabetes have up to a 40% risk of undergoing a lower-extremity amputation, while the lifetime risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer is around 25% (Jogheea-Jutton et al, 2022). If left untreated, or not treated appropriately, diabetic foot ulcers may lead to amputation and increased disability, with poor outcomes and significant implications for the individual, their family and carers, the community and health systems (Nair et al, 2020; Jogheea-Jutton et al, 2022).
In response to this growing challenge, B. Braun launched the Excellence Case Sharing Award in April 2023, inviting independent healthcare professionals from the Asia-Pacific region to share their expertise in diabetic foot ulcer management. The theme for the award, ‘Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: UndeFEETed’ sought to highlight innovative, person-centred approaches and cost-effective practices aimed at improving wound outcomes. The award encouraged healthcare professionals to submit abstracts focused on preventing infection, promoting healing, preserving quality of life and achieving cost-effective savings in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.
A distinguished panel of independent experts; Professor Marco Romanelli, Professor Yan Liu and Michelle Gibb (PhD) reviewed the submitted abstracts and selected the winners and finalists. Their decisions were made independently, without any affiliation to B. Braun, ensuring an unbiased evaluation process.
This case series supplement features 10 clinical assessments of the Prontosan® product range, used in various types of diabetic foot ulcers for cleansing and wound bed preparation. The cases span a wide spectrum. Many of the wounds presented in this case series were infected and several patients were at risk of amputation when they initially presented for treatment. However, following the introduction of a new cleansing protocol using the Prontosan® product range, all wounds showed good progress towards healing or achieved complete healing.
Prof Marco Romanelli, Prof Yan Liu and Dr Michelle Gibb (PhD)
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