Empirical treatment of Catheter-associated UTI where prompter treatment felt required prior to CSU result available e.g. systemic infection

Important: Therapy

Single dose of Gentamicin IV (as per online calculator) with change of catheter.

 

Notes:

Post-dose Gentamicin level NOT required.

Review with results of urine culture and clinical response to decide if ongoing treatment with alternative antibiotic required.