Post-operative wound infection - clean sites

Micro Organisms

Staph.aureus

First Line

Important: Therapy

Flucloxacillin PO for 7 days

If MRSA suspected or confirmed - Vancomycin IV for 7 days

Notes:

Penicillin Allergy

Important: Therapy

Clarithromycin PO for 7 days.

If IV therapy required or MRSA suspected or confirmed then Vancomcyin 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