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Learn about the clinical management and antimicrobial treatment strategies for diabetic foot infections in this 17-minute educational presentation by Drew Ward, PharmD, BCIDP, delivered through the WVCTSI Project ECHO Antimicrobial program. Explore the pathophysiology, risk factors, and classification systems used to assess diabetic foot infections, while gaining insights into evidence-based antibiotic selection, duration of therapy, and treatment protocols. Discover best practices for wound assessment, microbiological sampling techniques, and the role of multidisciplinary care teams in managing these complex infections. Understand the challenges associated with antibiotic penetration in diabetic foot tissue, resistance patterns commonly encountered, and strategies for optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Review case-based scenarios that illustrate real-world decision-making processes for both outpatient and inpatient management of diabetic foot infections, including when to consider surgical intervention and how to coordinate care between primary care providers, endocrinologists, infectious disease specialists, and wound care specialists.
