Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Important: Therapy
- Consider the necessity for surgical intervention, tetanus prophylaxis and topical cleaning
Digit Amputation, Traumatic
Duration
Max. 3 doses (24 hours)
Important: Therapy
IV Co-amoxiclav 1.2g (or 625mg oral) 8 hourly for up to 24 hours (max. 3 doses)
Notes:
Important: Therapy
IV Cefuroxime 1.5g then 750mg 8 hourly
+ IV Metronidazole 500mg 8 hourly
OR
IV Clindamycin 600mg 8 hourly
+ IV Gentamicin 1.5mg/kg stat
Notes:
Important: Therapy
Oral Doxycycline 100mg 12 hourly
+ oral Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
OR
Oral Co-trimoxazole 960mg 12 hourly
+ oral Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly