Template:Septic Arthritis Antibiotics: Difference between revisions
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====Pediatrics==== | ====Pediatrics==== | ||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Ceftriaxone|dose= | =====Neonates (<3 months)===== | ||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Nafcillin|dose=50mg/kg IV q6hrs|context=Pediatric Neonate|population=Pediatric}} + {{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Cefotaxime|dose=50mg/kg IV q8hrs|context=Pediatric Neonate|population=Pediatric}} | |||
=====Children (>3 months)===== | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Ceftriaxone|dose=50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g)|context=Pediatric >3mo|population=Pediatric}} '''OR''' | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Cefazolin|dose=25mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose)|context=Pediatric >3mo|population=Pediatric}} | |||
*If MRSA suspected: {{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Vancomycin|dose=15mg/kg IV q6hrs|context=Pediatric MRSA|population=Pediatric}} '''OR''' {{AntibioticDose|disease=Septic arthritis|drug=Clindamycin|dose=10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)|context=Pediatric MRSA|population=Pediatric}} | |||
====[[Sickle Cell]]==== | ====[[Sickle Cell]]==== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:55, 20 March 2026
For adults treatment should be divided into Gonococcal and Non-Gonococcal
Gonococcal
- Ceftriaxone 1g IV once daily
- Cefixime 400 mg PO BID is an option for outpatient therapy after initial 3 days of Ceftriaxone
Non-Gonococcal
- Treatment should cover S. aureus, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, B. burgdorferi
- Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV BID PLUS any of the following:
- Ceftriaxone 2g IV once daily
- Cefepime 2g IV three times daily
- Ceftazidime 2g IV three times daily
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV three times daily
Pediatrics
Neonates (<3 months)
- Nafcillin 50mg/kg IV q6hrs + Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q8hrs
Children (>3 months)
- Ceftriaxone 50-75mg/kg IV daily (max 2g) OR
- Cefazolin 25mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 2g/dose)
- If MRSA suspected: Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs OR Clindamycin 10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)
Sickle Cell
Coverage for Salmonella and Staphylococcus spp
- Vancomycin 20mg/kg IV twice daily PLUS
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV three times daily OR
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 1g IV three times daily