Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for UCLA Health

Pyomyositis - Improvement

Improvement with Negative Cultures

Change to oral Cephalexin 100-150mg/kg/day divided Q8h

Consider Discharge

Discharge Criteria

  • Clinically improved

  • Resolved pain

  • Negative blood cultures x 48 hours

  • Cleared by physical therapy

  • Arrange home antibiotics if needed

Prior to d/c obtain ESR & CBC

Outpatient Follow-up

Follow up within 1 week of discharge with repeat ESR/CRP

  • Pediatric ID

  • Pediatric Orthopaedics