Leg Ulcer (Antimicrobial)
TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Warning
NICE - please follow the local recommended antibiotic choices and duration for cellulitis as these vary from NICE guidance
CKS
These are almost always colonised and antibiotics do not improve healing unless there is active infection. Cleanse the wound with tap water or sodium chloride 0.9% to remove surface contaminants. Remove slough and necrotic tissue. Swab viable tissue displaying signs of infection (cellulitis/increased pain/pyrexia/purulent exudate/odour). Treat empirically as per cellulitis guidance and review with swab results.