wound dressing has been developed that incorporates
the moisture and infection management properties of ionic
Management of diabetic foot
ulcers: evaluation of case studies
Rachel Torkington-Stokes, Podiatrist and Associate Director,
Medical Affairs, ConvaTec Ltd
Daniel Metcalf, Associate Director, Science & Technology,
ConvaTec Ltd
Philip Bowler, Vice President, Science & Technology, ConvaTec Ltd
Accepted for publication: July 2016
ABSTRACT
This article explores local barriers to diabetic foot ulcer healing, and
describes the use of a dressing designed to manage exudate, infection
and biofilm (AQUACEL® Ag+ dressing (AQAg+)) on recalcitrant diabetic foot
ulcers. The authors consider four case studies that demonstrate how
managing local barriers to wound healing with antimicrobial and anti-biofilm
dressings in protocols of care can improve outcomes for patients.
Key words: Biofilm ■ Diabetic foot ■ Exudate ■ Infection ■ Foot ulcer
■ Wound healing
silver-containing carboxymethylcellulose with additional
components designed to target biofilm