A teaching aid for clinicians
High-risk foot and lower limb care:five domains of assessment and management
Work through each domain in turn. Vascular assessment is live now, with case studies and expert commentary. The others are being added.
The five domains
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Live1 of 5
Vascular
Is perfusion adequate? Pulses, Doppler sounds, ABPI, and when to refer.
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In development2 of 5
Infection
Is it infected, and how seriously? Recognising infection, sampling, and escalation.
Not yet available.
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Live · draft3 of 5
Pressure and off-loading
Is the load coming off the foot? Choosing a device, and when a non-removable option is needed.
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In development4 of 5
Debridement
Which method, within your scope, and when to escalate.
Not yet available.
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In development5 of 5
Dressing choice
Matching the dressing to what the wound needs.
Not yet available.
This site is a teaching aid. It supports, and does not replace, clinical judgement or your local policies and pathways.