Early recognition of diabetic foot problems, wound management and timely specialist referral were among the areas addressed by Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s (GPHC) Vascular Surgery Division at a training workshop on October 21.
The Diabetes Foot Care Training Event, held at the Aiden Hotel in Georgetown, combined presentations, clinical research and practical demonstrations, according to a post on GPHC’s Facebook page.
Dr Aneesa Henry, Vascular Registrar, discussed the early recognition and initial management of the acute diabetic foot, including when patients should be referred for specialist care.
Dr Pretha Smith, General Medical Officer in Vascular Surgery, presented on the science of wound dressing, while fellowship-trained vascular surgeon Dr Aidan Smith addressed knee dislocations from a vascular perspective, including the risk of associated arterial injury and the importance of recognition and referral.
Head of the Vascular Surgery Division, Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon Dr Carlos Martin, delivered a presentation on venous ulcers.
The programme also included a study assessing diabetic patients’ knowledge of vascular complications and amputation prevention at GPHC, covering April to June 2026. Dr Lenia, whose full name was not provided in the hospital’s account, presented the research. The post did not detail the findings.
Dr Lenia also participated in a practical demonstration of three-layer compression wrapping for venous ulcers.
GPHC said the workshop reinforced the importance of coordinated care, appropriate wound management and early intervention in efforts to prevent avoidable complications and limb loss.
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