M. Dolores Farrer – Saving the Diabetic Foot
Course Description
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- Faculty:
- M. Dolores Farrer
- Duration:
- 5 Hours 54 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Mar 23, 2018
Description
Outline
- -Check out my feet – Performing a Complete Diabetic Foot Exam
- Quick vascular exam
- Documentation tips to chart your observations, odors, and measurements
- Grading the neuropathic level
- Identify pathology that can contribute to future diabetic foot ulcers
- How Diabetes Affects the Foot
- Why do diabetics get neuropathy?
- Non-narcotic options to help with neuropathic pain
- New treatments to manage neuropathic pain
- Lab results and nutrition for healing success
- -Taking the Load Off – Successful Ways to Off-load the Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Simple yet effective off-loading techniques you can start doing right away – with no special equipment or expensive products
- Learn how custom orthotics can relieve pressure areas and prevent future ulcerations
- Understand biomechanics of the foot so you can guide decisions for the proper footwear
- Confused by all the different boots, walkers, and shoes? We will evaluate the most popular products on the market and you will be more confident making decisions for your patients
- What is new in the off-loading foot wear industry? A look at the -coolest and latest products hitting the market
- -Cut it Out – Hands-on Debridement Lab
- Want to successfully reduce a corn or callous – but afraid to cut the patient?
- Tentative about debriding that ulcer and not knowing how far to cut?
- This Hands-On lab will give you the confidence to remove any non-viable tissue or keratosis using a scalpel and tissue nipper
- Neuropathic vs. Arterial Foot Wounds
- Devise a customized treatment plan based on the unique needs of a chronic foot wound
- Participate in actual case study reviews to determine the best treatment plans
- The Psychology of Wound Healing
- Tired of repeating the same instructions only to have your patient continue to ignore your -suggestions?
- Learn simple but effective communication techniques to encourage better adherence
- Several easy steps to promote positive change in patients’ behaviors
- -So Many Products, so Little Time – Choosing the Proper Wound Care Dressings
- We are inundated with so many wound products and advanced dressings – how to decide?
- Does higher cost truly drive better outcomes?
- Hands-on section to evaluate some of the newer product options
Faculty
M. Dolores Farrer, DPM, MBA, CWS Related seminars and products: 3
M. Dolores Farrer, DPM, MBA, CWS, is a surgically trained podiatrist Ā involved in lower extremity wound care for over 23 years. She is board certified by the Ā American Board of Wound Management for over 13 years.
For the past 8 years, Dr. Farrer has worked at the DORN VA Hospital in Columbia, SC providing Ā our nation’s heroes with a comprehensive multi-specialty wound care program that has resulted Ā in above average healing rates and decreased amputation rates. She is also Primary Investigator Ā involved in several research projects on new technologies in wound care products.
Dr. Farrer has experience in private practice, hospital out-patient wound clinics, and nursing Ā homes. She has spoken nationally and enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience as a Ā wound care expert in an interactive and energetic fashion that will keep you engaged. She is a Ā graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and obtained her MBA in her home town of Ā New Orleans, LA.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: M. Dolores Farrer has an employment relationship with DORN VA Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: M. Dolores Farrer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose. Ā Ā
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