Implement a 30-minute, in-office procedure for PDPN of the feet
PDPN: painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Administration of QUTENZA1
1.
IDENTIFY treatment area
Must be done by a physician or healthcare provider.
2.
ANESTHETIZE with topical anesthetic
3.
APPLY QUTENZA
NOTE: Use nitrile (not latex) gloves only. Administer in a well-ventilated treatment area. Face mask and protective glasses are advisable.
4.
MONITOR patient during 30-minute treatment
Monitor blood pressure; administer cooling pack or appropriate analgesic medication for pain, if needed.
5.
REMOVE QUTENZA
6.
CLEANSE treatment area with provided Cleansing Gel
On average, 2.7 topical systems/administration were used during clinical trials.2
Up to 4 topical systems may be used during an administration.
Download the QUTENZA Administration Guide for PDPN of the feet
View this complete step-by-step guide on how to administer QUTENZA for PDPN of the feet.
PDPN Application Training Video
Provides instruction and Important Safety Information for QUTENZA.
Administration Resources
Procedural Notes
Download and document appropriate patient information and history, coding, and additional notes during QUTENZA application.
PDPN Administration Guide
View this complete step-by-step guide on how to administer QUTENZA for PDPN of the feet.
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