Ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified. Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:The ulcerated leg in patients in this group will be placed on a pillow at an elevation of 15 degrees above the heart level for 24 hours. Intervention 2: Control grou
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with diabetic foot ulcers with grades 2C, 2D, 3C, and 3D based on the Texas criteria Has an arterial ulcer (neuroischemic) without any therapeutic intervention or care in the inpatient ward No medical contraindication to participate in the study No restrictions on foot positioning Absence of diseases such as epilepsy and cognitive disorders, orthopedic, cardiovascular problems, infection, amputation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Changing the patient's position to a position that is not in line with the study objectives. If the patient is not in the study position for more than two hours.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Transcutaneous oxygen pressure. Timepoint: Transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurement before the start of the intervention and 24 hours after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: In the present study, transcutaneous oxygen pressure measurement was used via a touch screen monitor and a single-channel probe manufactured by Medicap, Germany.;Calf circumference. Timepoint: Calf circumference measurement before the start of the intervention and twice during the 24-hour intervention. Method of measurement: Measuring calf circumference with a standard tape measure. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Khani
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed