Scope: soft-tissue infection without evidence of osteomyelitis. Probe-to-bone or exposed bone suggests osteomyelitis — treat as osteomyelitis (different workup and a longer course).
IV — Severe/Moderate — withOUT Pseudomonas Risk Factors
IV — Severe/Moderate — WITH Pseudomonas Risk Factors
Consider antipseudomonal coverage if: significant water exposure or wound soaking, a warm/humid climate, a severe or chronically-wet wound, prior Pseudomonas isolation from the wound, or failure of non-antipseudomonal therapy.
Your EMR may offer you a “helpful” allergy warning when ordering a carbapenem because your patient is allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins; the cross reactivity is very low and most people tolerate carbapenems with a low risk of allergic reaction.
Your EMR may offer you a “helpful” allergy warning when ordering a carbapenem because your patient is allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins; the cross reactivity is very low and most people tolerate carbapenems with a low risk of allergic reaction.
Your EMR may offer you a “helpful” allergy warning when ordering a carbapenem because your patient is allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins; the cross reactivity is very low and most people tolerate carbapenems with a low risk of allergic reaction.