Guidelines
Non-Perforated

Non-Perforated

Common Pathogens

Enterobacteriaceae

Anaerobes

Streptococcus spp.

Recommended Antibiotics

Duration

Surgical Management: Stop post-op

Medical Management: 7 days

Beta-lactam Allergy

PLUS

ALTERNATIVELY, CONSIDER

PLUS

PLUS

Note: do not use ciprofloxacin unless Pseudomonas aeruginosa is suspected

Antibiogram data shows sensitivity is below the threshold to recommend its use empirically

Considerations for Specific Pathogens