endocrinology vascular ortho-trauma
Wagner-Meggitt Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Classic 6-grade classification of diabetic foot ulcers based on depth and ischaemia (Meggitt 1976; Wagner 1981). Drives debridement, antibiotic and amputation decisions. Complemented by University of Texas system (which also grades infection and ischaemia).
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Esomeprazole (Burns — Curling's Ulcer Prophylaxis) · Proton Pump Inhibitor — Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis
- Finerenone · Non-Steroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist (Diabetic CKD)
- Atrasentan · Selective Endothelin-A Receptor Antagonist (Diabetic Nephropathy)
- Bosentan · Endothelin Receptor Antagonist (ERA) — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension / Digital Ulcers
- Treprostinil · Prostacyclin Analogue — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension / Digital Ulcers
Pathways
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) · JBDS 2013 / Joint British Diabetes Societies; NICE NG17
- Adult Hypoglycaemia (Treated Diabetes) · JBDS-IP (2023): Hospital Management of Hypoglycaemia
- Adrenal Crisis · Society for Endocrinology Emergency Guidance (2024)
- Type 2 Diabetes Management · NICE NG28 2022
- Hyperthyroidism Management · BTA / ETA 2018
- Adrenal Insufficiency · Society of Endocrinology / ESE 2016
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.