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Diabetic Foot Infections: Update on Management
Maria Nikoloudi1, Ioanna Eleftheriadou1, Anastasios Tentolouris1
1Diabetes Center, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 17 Agiou Thoma Street, Athens, Greece.
Current Infectious Disease Reports
|August 3, 2018
Summary
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) require careful management based on severity. New technologies show promise in preventing DFIs, but effective treatment demands multidisciplinary collaboration and patient involvement.
Area of Science:
- Diabetology
- Infectious Diseases
- Podiatry
Background:
- Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are a significant complication of diabetes mellitus, often associated with foot ulcers.
- DFIs are classified by severity, guiding treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the diagnosis and management of diabetic foot infections (DFIs) based on their classification.
- To review current and emerging approaches for DFI treatment and prevention.
Main Methods:
- Review of established antibiotic regimens and surgical techniques for DFI treatment.
- Exploration of novel technologies in medical imaging, wound care, and supplementary therapies for DFI prevention.
Main Results:
- Established treatments for DFIs include appropriate antibiotics and surgical interventions.
- Emerging technologies in imaging, wound care, and adjunctive therapies demonstrate potential for DFI prevention.
- Optimizing DFI management is complex, necessitating evaluation of multiple parameters.
Conclusions:
- Effective DFI management requires timely action and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
- Patient cooperation is crucial for successful outcomes in managing diabetic foot infections.
- Continuous evaluation and integration of new technologies are key to improving DFI care.
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