Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Prisma Health-Midlands

Cellulitis + Decubitus Ulcers

Treatment

Ceftriaxone 2G IV Q24h

PLUS

Metronidazole 500mg IV/PO Q8h

May be given orally in hemodynamically stable patients who can otherwise tolerate oral medications

OR

Levofloxacin 750mg IV/PO Q24h

May be given orally in hemodynamically stable patients who can otherwise tolerate oral medications

PLUS

Metronidazole 500mg IV/PO Q8h

May be given orally in hemodynamically stable patients who can otherwise tolerate oral medications

OR

Cefoxitin 2G IV Q6-8h