TITLE:
Effect of Carbon Dioxide Therapy on Diabetic Foot Ulcer
AUTHORS:
Naeem Shalan, Abdulrahman Al-Bazzaz, Israa Al-Ani, Fadi Najem, Mohammad Al-Masri
KEYWORDS:
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Carbon Dioxide Therapy
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Diabetes Mellitus,
Vol.5 No.4,
November
5,
2015
ABSTRACT: Ulceration of diabetic foot represents one of the most concerning
complications associated with uncontrolled blood sugar in diabetes mellitus.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the condition of twenty-two diabetic
patients with different degrees of ulceration in their feet after daily secessions
of carbon dioxide therapy. Blood flow to the affected foot was measured by
Doppler; also the size, color, degree of ulceration and sensation of the
ulcerative area were all evaluated. Results showed improvement of blood flow to
the affected foot as well as improvement in the sensation and color of the
ulcerative area. It was concluded that carbon dioxide therapy of diabetic foot was
promising and needed thorough investigation to be brought widely into
application.