Total Contact Casting (CME)

Total Contact Casting (TCC) is recognized as the Gold Standard for offloading in the management of the patient with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU). This presentation briefly reviews the epidemiology and clinical management of DFUs, and reviews the complications related to this condition including infection and amputation, but focuses primarily on the techniques and skills required for correct application of a TCC. Detailed instruction is provided for the application of both the traditional cast and well as the newer EZ TCC. The student will learn proper application and cast removal sequences as well as clinical pearls that will ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This course is designed for physicians, fellows, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals dedicated to advanced wound care.

At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Understand the importance of off-loading the diabetic foot.
• Know the evidence that supports the use of TCC in patients with DFUs.
• Explain the mechanism and physiology for decreasing plantar pressures with TCC.
• Learn the application and removal techniques for traditional and EZ TCC.

120 minutes.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and WebCME. The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This activity is valid from January 15, 2013 through January 31, 2015.

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing to provide continuing education for nurses. ABQAURP designates this activity for 2.00 nursing contact hours through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.