Management of people presenting to hospital with Acute Diabetic Foot/Ulceration

NHS Borders clinical guidelines
NHS Borders

 

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30/09/2024

Next review date: 01/11/2027

Author(s): Williamson R M, Mauro M, Dall G, Smith A.

Version: V1

Author email(s): rachel.williamson@nhs.scot.

Approved By: Acute Services Governance Board

Reviewer name(s): Williamson R M.

Related resources

Based on Lothian protocol; modified by Dr R Williamson. Ms M Maruo, Mr G Dall, Mr A Smith on behalf of BGH Foot MDT June 2022

References
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  2. Diabetic foot problems: prevention and management:  NICE guideline [NG19] Published date: August 2015 Last updated: October 2019
  3. Barwell ND, Devers MC, Kennon B, Hopkinson HE, McDougall C, Young MJ, Robertson HMA, Stang D, Dancer SJ, Seaton A, Leese GP; Scottish Diabetes Foot Action Group. Diabetic foot infection: Antibiotic therapy and good practice recommendations. Int J Clin Pract. 2017 Oct;71(10). doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13006. Epub 2017 Sep 11. PMID: 28892282.