Diabetic foot infections: evaluation and management

Adv Wound Care. 1998 Nov-Dec;11(7):329-31.

Abstract

Management of diabetic foot infections requires a thorough knowledge of the pathophysiology involved, the associated microbiological characteristics, and current diagnostic and treatment regiments. Management of the infected diabetic foot requires a combination of therapies including antimicrobial agents, surgical drainage, local wound care, and avoidance of weight-bearing. The complexities of this problem often require the input of multiple specialists working cohesively to manage the concurrent complications of the disease in general, as well as the foot lesion in particular.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Debridement
  • Diabetic Foot / complications*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Wound Infection* / diagnosis
  • Wound Infection* / etiology
  • Wound Infection* / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents