2° to skin trauma
- Types of trauma include:
- puncture wounds
- lacerations
- insect bites
- animal bites.
S. aureus/MRSA
Group A Streptococci
Anaerobes
Mild-moderate
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-clavulanate | Paediatric: 40mg/kg/d PO div tid | 7-10 days |
| Adult: 875mg PO bid | 7-10 days | |
| + | ||
| TMP/SMX | Paediatric: 8-12mg TMP/kg/d PO div bid | 7-10 days |
| Adult: 1-2 DS tabs PO bid | 7-10 days |
Severe
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin | Paediatric: 60mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 7-10 days |
| Adult: 15mg/kg IV q8-12h | 7-10 days | |
| + | ||
| Ceftriaxone | Paediatric: 50-75mg/kg IV q24h | 7-10 days |
| Adult: 1-2g IV daily | 7-10 days | |
| + | ||
| Metronidazole | Paediatric: 30mg/kg/d IV/PO div q12h | 7-10 days |
| Adult: 500mg IV/PO q12h | 7-10 days |