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2. Warm compress - Wikipedia

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   Warm compresses are a common non-pharmacological therapy used in the treatment of things such as sports injuries, dental pain, post-operative wound healing, and ophthalmic conditions. They are believed to improve blood flow, increase oxygenation in tissues and help manage inflammation. [2] Warm Compress demonstrated with a warm, wet towel

3. Total contact casting - Wikipedia

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   Total contact casting (TCC) is a specially designed cast designed to take weight off of the foot (off-loading) in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Reducing pressure on the wound by taking weight off the foot has proven to be very effective in DFU treatment.

4. Non-contact normothermic wound therapy - Wikipedia

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   The card heats to 100.4°F (38°C), bathing the wound in radiant heat. The closely sealed wound covering promotes a moist environment in the wound bed. It is sometimes indicated in wounds that have failed to heal with conventional therapies including wounds with compromised blood flow, diabetic ulcers, and bed sores. [2]

5. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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   Negative pressure wound therapy device. Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also known as a vacuum assisted closure (VAC), is a therapeutic technique using a suction pump, tubing, and a dressing to remove excess exudate and promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and second- and third-degree burns. The therapy involves the controlled ...

6. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   A dressing or compress [1] is a piece of material such as a pad applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm. A dressing is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, as distinguished from a bandage, which is most often used to hold a dressing in place. Modern dressings are sterile.

7. Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know, from Symptoms to Treatment

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   Diabetes Treatment. Medications are a big part of how diabetes is managed. The type of medication prescribed can depend on the type of diabetes you have. For example, insulin is used to treat type ...