Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Important: Therapy
Notes:
Add IV Gentamicin if advised by consultant.
Add IV teicoplanin if fever and/or rigors after line flushed earlier in day or soon after new line inserted.
Neutropenic Sepsis
Micro Organisms
Gram-negatives, S. aureus, S. epidermidis
Important: Therapy
IV Meropenem
Notes:
Add IV Gentamicin if advised by consultant.
Add IV teicoplanin if fever and/or rigors after line flushed earlier in day or soon after new line inserted.
Important: Notes
Take blood and urine cultures before starting treatment, plus swabs from any other focus of infection e.g. sputum, wound swabs etc.