Diabetic foot risk stratification and triage
These risk categories relate to the use of the SCI-Diabetes foot risk stratification tool
Active risk
Definition
Presence of active ulceration, infection, with or without ischaemia, gangrene or unexplained hot, red, swollen foot with or without the presence of pain.
Action
- Rapid referral to, and management by a member of the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team or directly to vascular when appropriate.
