PEDIS Score for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Predicts 6-month risk of amputation and mortality in diabetic foot ulcers.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use in an inpatient setting in patients with diabetic foot ulcer of any duration. Do not use in patients with secondary diabetes or those with foot ulcers caused by autoimmune disease or malignancy.
When to Use
Why Use
No peripheral arterial disease
0Peripheral arterial disease, no critical limb ischemia
+1Critical limb ischemia
+2Skin intact
0<1 cm²
+11–3 cm²
+2>3 cm²
+3Skin intact
0Superficial
+1Fascia, muscle, tendon
+2Bone or joint
+3None
0Surface
+1Abscess, fasciitis, and/or septic arthritis
+2Systemic inflammatory response syndrome
+3Sensation intact
0Loss of sensation
+1Result:
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