Inpatient Management of Diabetic Foot Infections: A Review of the Guidelines for Hospitalists

Emilia G Thurber; Flora Kisuule; Casey Humbyrd; Jennifer Townsend

doi:10.12788/jhm.2842

Inpatient Management of Diabetic Foot Infections: A Review of the Guidelines for Hospitalists

J Hosp Med. 2017 Dec;12(12):994-1000. doi: 10.12788/jhm.2842. Epub 2017 Sep 20.

Authors

Emilia G Thurber¹, Flora Kisuule², Casey Humbyrd³, Jennifer Townsend⁴

Affiliations

¹ Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
² Division of Hospital Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
³ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland USA.
⁴ Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. jholme27@jhmi.edu.

PMID: 29236099
DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2842

Abstract

Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are common and represent the leading cause for hospitalization among diabetic complications. Without proper management, DFIs may lead to amputation, which is associated with a decreased quality of life and increased mortality. However, there is currently significant variation in the management of DFIs, and many providers fail to perform critical prevention and assessment measures. In this review, we will provide an overview of the diagnosis, management, and discharge planning of hospitalized patients with DFIs to guide hospitalists in the optimal inpatient care of patients with this condition.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
Diabetic Foot / diagnosis
Diabetic Foot / diagnostic imaging
Diabetic Foot / surgery
Diabetic Foot / therapy*
Guidelines as Topic*
Hospitalists / standards*
Hospitalization
Humans
Inpatients
Patient Acuity
Patient Care Management / standards*
Patient Discharge

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents