Effect of Carbon Dioxide Therapy on Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Naeem Shalan, Abdulrahman Al-Bazzaz, Israa Al-Ani^*, Fadi Najem, Mohammad Al-Masri

Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.

DOI: 10.4236/jdm.2015.54035                

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.

Keywords

Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Carbon Dioxide Therapy

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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