Description
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has published a comprehensive guideline for managing skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), including diabetic foot ulcers. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating SSTIs such as cellulitis and necrotising fasciitis. It outlines empirical antibiotic regimens tailored to various risk factors and clinical presentations. Additionally, it highlights the importance of monitoring and adjusting treatment based on patient response and microbiological findings. Approved by the Drugs & Therapeutics Committee in September 2022, the policy aims to standardize care and improve patient outcomes.