Severe Infection

Usually treated with parenteral agent(s)

Duration of treatment will depend on rapidity of response, presence of adequate blood supply, need for surgical debridement and/or diagnosis of osteomyelitis.

Duration of treatment can likely be shortened with adequate surgical intervention (7-10 days post-op); a longer will be needed for osteomyelitis (6-8 weeks).

Change to an oral regimen when patient is stable.