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Charcot Foot & Peripheral Neuropathy - 1.0CE Credits

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Charcot Foot & Peripheral Neuropathy - 1.0CE This is a downloadable video. We will send you a link for the download shortly after receiving your payment. A red, hot, swollen foot can mean a lot of things, but if the patient has diabetic neuropathy, these may be the first signs of Charcot foot. Charcot foot occurs as a consequence of various peripheral neuropathies, however, diabetic neuropathy is diagnosed most commonly. It will ultimately lead to the weakening of bones, which will cause the foot to collapse to create pressure points leading to ulcerations. As foot care nurses, it is our duty to be alert to all possibilities when conducting a patient assessment, in order to detect potential risk factors that could lead to a lifelong deformity and pain. As a foot care nurse, you'll become closely acquainted with peripheral neuropathy and its risk factors. Because it is so common, we frequently think of peripheral neuropathy as being directly associated with diabetes. However, risk factors for peripheral neuropathy include diabetes and alcoholism, but can also be signs of other underlying conditions such as vitamin deficiency, autoimmune disorders, viral infections and hereditary conditions. In this video, we'll talk about completing neurological assessments using sensory, reflex, and proprioception tools. When you've watched this videos, you'll be comfortable in your understanding regarding various types of neuropathy testing such as EMGs, Semmes-Weinstein and tuning forks. We'll also talk about the efficacy of over the counter supplements you can recommend as a nurse, such as vitamin D3, B12 and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Dr. Julia will talk about the research that supports or denies the claims of such common OTC meds, and will provide examples of supplements that can help patients who are experiencing neuropathy associated with certain types of conditions.

A GREAT Textbook for Foot Care Nurses!


Art & Science of Nursing Foot Care
A Clinical Resource for Nurses

The 
FIRST multi-authored, peer-reviewed textbook, and is currently the #1 textbook.


The Art and Science of Foot Care: A Clinical Resource for Nurses - authored by Cindy Lazenby RN is a much needed reference text for foot care nurses.

Each chapter has exercises and assignments that reinforce the content. Many key content areas for provision of nursing foot care are covered such as anatomy of the lower leg; foot and nail conditions; infection control; foot and ankle conditioning; footwear and orthotics; foot care and diabetes; and wound care. There are many illustrations and color pictures of foot and nail conditions throughout the text. The glossary is comprehensive and is a clear reference found at the end of the book. It is highlighted in light green, which makes it easy to find. The book concludes with appendices that include resources such as assessment tools.

There is a chapter dedicated to career opportunities in foot care and another chapter to nursing foot care practice with exercises related to mentorship, suppliers, and instruments. Another unique and interesting aspect of this text is inclusion of “Peer Perspectives”. This feature provides personal practice experiences from experienced foot health providers that relate to the adjacent content.




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The Author:

Cindy Lazenby, lead author, has an extensive history of providing nursing foot care education and advocating for improvements in nursing foot care in Canada. As owner, director, and educator of Foot Canada Training, Cindy and her associates have trained over 3500 nurses across Canada since 1993. Community colleges, universities, governmental departments, and organizations from across Canada have sought out her expertise to design and deliver customized foot care programs.

Cindy's passion for education has been driven by her goal to advance nursing foot care in Canada: Cindy helped to form, and became the first chair of, the CAFCN (Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses), which has been working to standardize best practices across Canada. This textbook is a culmination of her experience and drive to bring informed, effective, and consistent practices to nursing foot care in Canada.

Book Reviews

"You have developed a useful product which will likely be helpful beyond the target audience. Well done! I think that I may pack it bring the (wound care) conference. If the opportunity presents itself I will ask the booksellers there if they have heard of the book...I do not recall seeing anything quite like it. Have you?" Dr. James Deacon MD, General medical practitioner with special emphasis on foot care for persons with diabetes and lower limb wound care. Kingston, ON.

"I am really appreciating this later version of your text! Thank you." Sharon O'Brien RN. Senior Watch Inc Care-Ed Learning, Saint John, NB

"Well, I have to tell you that the book is fabulous! Very professional, love the pic's and layout... it's so great that it's bound. Great job and you should be very pleased! Take Care." Tannis Sorge RN, FCN, FCNEd, Fraser Valley Foot Care. Langley, B.C.

"Thanks so much for the 2015 textbook. It is very well written and I love the binding on the book. I would be interested in selling some of your books at my upcoming conference. Cheers." Arlene Van Doorn RN. Arlene’s Healthy Heels and More Inc. Windsor ON

"What a lovely surprise...Your book is a masterpiece and so well put together. WOW... I know the hours of work you have put into it.Cheers." Mary MacKay, RN. Halifax NS

"Congratulations on the launch of ART & SCIENCE OF FOOT CARE - A Clinical Resource for Nurse in Canada and thank you for a copy. The book is well done from the cover to the information covered. I have browsed the book and will take more time to go through it better. Great job!" Pat MacDonald LPN. Winnipeg, MB

"Congratulations on your new book, it is awesome:) Thanks!" Shelley Sager RN, Conestoga College, Kitchener ON

"I had the first class of Introduction to foot care 2015 at Algonquin today. This was also my first opportunity to see the new text. I am excited to share it with students! Thank you for your hard work and contributions to foot care excellence. Regards." Michelle De Grandmont RPN. Nurse Educator, Algonquin College, Ottawa ON.

"It was my pleasure to be part of your great foot care book. Nice to see so many ... involved...Good luck with all future endeavors. Cheers." Linda Tranchemontagne (retired RN). Cornwall ON

"Thank you so much for keeping me on your email list, love to read all updates and opportunities, And extra thank you for the book- it should be added to RPN/RN education- as for it's very great tool." Anna Zakhartchenko RPN. Brockville ON.



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