Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Spread from SSTI - 1 to 3 Months

Common Pathogens

Staphyloccocus aureus

MRSA Risk Factors:

  • Evidence of MRSA infection elsewhere

  • Nasal colonization with MRSA

  • Injection drug use

Streptococci spp.

Empiric IV Antimicrobial Regimen

Cefotaxime 50 mg/kg IV q8h

Max dose: 6 g/day

MRSA Risk Factors Present

Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV Q6H