Antimicrobials

NHS Borders clinical guidelines
NHS Borders

Adult surgical (and other interventional) prophylaxis guidelines

Antibiotics for Cellulitis/Erysipelas in Lymphoedema

Empirical antibiotic therapy in children

Antibiotic treatment for diabetic foot infection

Antibiotics towards the end of life: SAPG guidance

Antibiotic line locks

Antimicrobial prescribing in pregnancy and breast feeding

Protection of the adult asplenic patient

Antibiotic management in bomb blast / explosive injuries

Antimicrobial companion

NHS Borders joint (and East Region) prescribing formulary

Chloramphenicol prescribing in adults - SAPG consensus guidance

Empirical antibiotic therapy for adults (community hospital version)

Empirical antibiotic therapy for adults summary

Gentamicin regimen for children over 1 month old: conventional interval

Gentamicin regimen for children over 1 month old: extended interval

Gentamicin - multiple daily dose regimen for adults

Gentamicin - synergistic gentamicin for endocarditis in adults

Gentamicin extended interval dosing for adults ≥16 years old

Gentamicin in haemodialysis: link to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Renal Unit policy

Intravenous Piperacillin/Tazobactam administration in adults in critical care via extended infusion

Neutropenic Sepsis Management in Adult Patients

Penicillin allergy assessment

Prophylaxis of infective endocarditis - general guidance

Rhematology guidance: link to methotrexate-induced marrow suppression

Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) in adults - SAPG guidance on management of proven or suspected

Switching antibiotics from IV to oral

Teicoplanin inpatient guideline for adults (16 years and over)

Vancomycin in haemodialysis: link to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Renal Unit policy

Vancomycin for ORAL USE in adults

Vancomycin - intravenous use in adults intermittent (pulsed) infusion