Question

Ricky Alvarez, a 13-year-old Native American male with poorly managed type 1 diabetes, presented to the emergency department on Wednesday morning with a foot wound infection and symptoms of hyperglycemia. Following initial treatment in the emergency department, he was admitted to the pediatric unit for IV antibiotics, diabetes management, and teaching. Both Ricky and his mother are frustrated with his diabetes diagnosis and are reluctant to participate in his care. The scenario takes place on Thursday at 0730.

What impact will Ricky's infected wound have on his diabetes management?

What long-term complications is Ricky at risk for if he has poor glycemic control?

Answer 1

Answer: In the case of diabetes, the wound healing process is very slow. The major impact would be as it is important to manage the diabetic conditions because it may cause wound to be more infectious. The diabetes may cause damage to the nerves and hence Slow the rate of wound healing. This may increase in the wound bacterial infection risk. The reduce blood flow to the wound will lead to make that area more complicated.