Table 6 Breakeven analysis
Infected foot ulcer outcome averted | Cost avoided | Overall breakeven | Hospital breakeven |
|---|---|---|---|
A: Requires ongoing management (e.g. wound debridement, wound dressing, antibiotics) | $3948 | 7.62 | 4.32 |
B: Minor amputation: toe | $20,240 | 1.49 | 0.84 |
C: Major amputation: below knee or trans-metatarsal | $74,944 | 0.40 | 0.23 |