Foot Ulcers / Key Assessments

Harry presents with a right-sided posterolateral disc herniation at L5-S1 and demonstrates weakness associated with the involved nerve root. Which of the following gait deviations is MOST likely?A) Diminished propulsion during terminal stanceB) Increased plantarflexion following ...  Show more

Jason is a patient with peripheral vascular disease who presents with a lower leg wound containing dry, adherent slough and minimal exudate. The wound bed appears desiccated, and the surrounding skin is fragile but intact. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate? ...  Show more

Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) often experience significant walking difficulties, and there are limited therapies available to improve their mobility. Investigation made through the STRIDE (Effects of Semaglutide on Functional Capacity in Patients With Type 2 Diabe ...  Show more

In this episode, we review the recommendations from the 2024 SCCM/ASHP stress ulcer prophylaxis guidelines and highlight three of the more recent landmark critical care trials investigating the role of stress ulcer prophylaxis. Key Concepts After 25 years, the stress ulcer prophy ...  Show more

In this episode of Audible Bleeding, Jamila, Anh, and Naveed discuss the LifeBTK Trial with Principal Investigator Dr. Brian DeRubertis, where we discuss the new Abbott Esprit everolimus-eluting resorbable scaffold for the below-knee popliteal space. Guest: Dr. DeRubertis, is the ...  Show more

A 25-year-old patient is being evaluated for pain in the region of the right oblique abdominis muscle that has been present for 1 week. The patient describes the pain as deep and has progressively worsened in the last 3 days, with only mild relief felt when the patient bends over ...  Show more