The Mounting Evidence for Topical Oxygen in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Speakers:

Thomas E Serena, MD, FACS, MAPWCA, FACHM

Thomas E Serena, MD, FACS,
MAPWCA, FACHM

Founder and Medical Director of
The SerenaGroup
Cambridge, MA
Moderator/Speaker

Marissa Carter, PhD, MA, MAPWCA

Marissa Carter, PhD, MA, MAPWCA
President
Strategic Solutions, Inc.
Bozeman, MT
Speaker

The webinar will focus on the mechanism of action and clinical evidence of topical oxygen in promoting healing as it relates to diabetic foot ulcers. Dr Carter will present a meta-analysis of the robust body of clinical trial evidence supporting the use of topical oxygen in the treatment of DFUs. Dr Serena will review clinical cases of patients with DFUs that can benefit from topical oxygen. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the mechanism of action of topical oxygen in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
     
  2. Review a meta-analysis of clinical trial data of topical oxygen use for the treatment of DFUs
     
  3. Identify appropriate candidates for topical oxygen therapy
     
PeLS
This Webinar is Approved for 1 CECH
PRESENT e-Learning Systems is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. PRESENT e-Learning Systems has approved this activity for a maximum of 1 continuing education contact hour.
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