Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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Loss of Sensation in Hands & Feet ( Primary Disability )<br />
Aim : Sensation of pain, heat / cold, pressure and touch helps us to protect<br />
ourselves from injury. In the absence of such sensation, the patient must be taught<br />
to use his eyes and conscious mind to protect himself from injury.<br />
Method : The patient must be taught to :<br />
1. Inspect the hands and feet daily looking <strong>for</strong> ( use of eyes ) :<br />
- Blisters<br />
- Red spots<br />
- Warm spots<br />
- Tender areas<br />
2. Understand his / her limitations and learn how to avoid<br />
injury ( use of mind ).<br />
Hands<br />
&<br />
Loss of<br />
Feet<br />
Sensation<br />
Taught<br />
to use<br />
eyes &<br />
mind<br />
No<br />
sensation of<br />
Pain,Touch<br />
or heat<br />
Inspect<br />
Hands, Feet<br />
daily <strong>for</strong><br />
Blisters, Red<br />
spots etc.<br />
Taught to<br />
Understand<br />
Limitations &<br />
learn how to<br />
avoid injury<br />
Injury<br />
Can prevent Injury<br />
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