LECZENIE RAN 2025; 22 (1)
The risk of developing a foot ulcer in a diabetic patient is 30%. The long duration of the ulcer, its traumatic etiology, significant depth of the wound and ischemia of the lower limbs promote infection. Infection of the wound in 60% of cases precedes amputation of the limb, and infections may affect up to 80% of patients with foot ulcers. Amputations affect the quality of life due to the lack of acceptance of one’s appearance and disability. Care for a patient with a chronic wound should be provided by qualified personnel in a systematic and planned manner, also in the home environment. The paper attempts to draw attention to the systematic assessment of the wound condition and intensive nursing care, which allows for a quick response and adap-tation of the therapeutic procedure to the current clinical condition and reduces the need for amputation.