Important: Therapy
Flucloxacillin 1g 6 hourly IV
Cellulitis - Moderate
Important: Therapy
Vancomycin IV as per protocol
Notes:
Review daily for IV to oral switch. Empirical option if no microbiology results to guide:
Clindamycin 300mg 6 hourly PO
Important: Notes
Mark area and review regularly
Send swabs for culture. Even if no break in skin a firm swab of most cellulitic area may yield pathogen to guide management.
Treatment duration:5-7 days