Infrared skin thermometry: An underutilized cost-effective tool for routine wound care practice and patient high-risk diabetic foot self-monitoring

R. Gary Sibbald; Asfandyar Mufti; David G. Armstrong

doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000458991.58947.6b

Infrared skin thermometry: An underutilized cost-effective tool for routine wound care practice and patient high-risk diabetic foot self-monitoring

R. Gary Sibbald
, Asfandyar Mufti
, David G. Armstrong

Surgery

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Abstract

The aim of this article is to provide practitioners with an overview of infrared skin thermometry for everyday wound care practice. Thermometers have the potential for home use by patients with neuropathy to self-detect damage from repetitive trauma that will increase the risk of foot ulceration.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	37-44
Number of pages	8
Journal	Advances in Skin and Wound Care
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000458991.58947.6b
State	Published - 2015

Keywords

Charcot foot
Diabetic foot monitoring
Infrared thermometers
Wound infection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Dermatology
Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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