{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Infrared Skin Thermometry: An Underutilized Cost-effective Tool for Routine Wound Care Practice and Patient High-Risk Diabetic Foot Self-monitoring
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Description
This article provides information about the key indications for use of noncontact infrared thermometry. Thermometers have the potential for use by patients to self-defect damage from repetitive trauma, which in turn can increase the risk of foot ulcers. Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Purpose of Activity
To provide information about the use of infrared skin thermometry for routine wound care practice and patient high-risk diabetic foot self-monitoring.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Describe infrared thermometer use and the authors' study findings.
- Summarize studies that have evaluated the use of infrared thermometers for measuring skin temperature of the diabetic foot.
Disclosures
All authors, staff, faculty, and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME/CNE activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Price:
$22.00
Credits:
- ACCME 1.0 CME
Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Professions:
Physician
Test Code: ASWC0115
Published: Jan 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)