Guidelines
Risk Factors for Complicated Infection

Risk Factors for Complicated Infection

Beta-lactam Allergy (Anaphylactic)

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

Duration

With Definitive Source Control: 4 days

Lack of Definitive Source Control: 5-14 days, depending on clinical parameters

Considerations for Specific Pathogens