Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Co-amoxiclav IV for 7 days
If MRSA confirmed or suspected - Add vancomycin IV
Post-operative wound infection - dirty sites
Micro Organisms
Staph.aureus
Important: Therapy
Ceftriaxone IV + metronidazole IV (+/- gentamicin IV if not improving ) for 7 days
If MRSA confirmed or suspected - Add vancomycin IV
Discuss with microbiology oral options
Notes:
Important: Therapy
Vancomycin IV + gentamicin IV + metronidazole IV for 7 days
Notes:
Important: Notes
If collection present - this will require drainage.
Base treatment on sensitivities where available.
Route of infection is dependant on the severity of infection and the ability of the patient to take medication by the oral route