Ulcers always colonised. Antibiotics do not improve healing unless active infection. If active infection, send pre-treatment swab. Review antibiotics after culture results.
Active infection if cellulitis/increased pain/pyrexia/purulent exudate/odour.
If active infection:
flucloxacillin
500mg QDS
All:
for 7 days. If slow response continue for a further 7 days
Ulcers always colonised. Antibiotics do not improve healing unless active infection. If active infection, send pre-treatment swab. Review antibiotics after culture results.