Diabetic foot infection: Antibiotic therapy and good practice recommendations

2017100 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Nicholas D. Barwell · Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Marion Devers · Monklands Hospital

Brian Kennon · Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Helen Hopkinson · Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Claire McDougall · Hairmyres Hospital

Matthew J. Young · Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Hannah M. A. Robertson

Abstract

This paper provides advice on empirical antibiotic therapy that may be used as a framework for local guideline development to support clinicians in the management of diabetic foot infection.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Clinical Practice

Volume 71, Issue 10, pp. e13006-e13006

DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13006

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