Post-operative wound infection - dirty sites

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Post-operative wound infection - dirty sites

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Micro Organisms

Staph.aureus

First Line

Important: Therapy

Co-amoxiclav IV for 7 days

If MRSA confirmed or suspected - Add vancomycin IV

Notes:

Second line: mild intolerance or mild skin reaction

Important: Therapy

Ceftriaxone IV + metronidazole IV (+/- gentamicin IV if not improving ) for 7 days

If MRSA confirmed or suspected - Add vancomycin IV

Discuss with microbiology oral options

Notes:

Anaphylaxis (including severe skin reaction) to penicillin / cephalosporins - (Penicillin allergy)

Important: Therapy

Vancomycin IV + gentamicin IV + metronidazole 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