Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR USE WITHIN THE MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST ONLY

Any antimicrobial included in the Trust antimicrobial guidance should be considered on formulary when prescribed according to the guidance.

Hospital guidelines: Severe cellulitis

Hospital guidelines: Mild uncomplicated cellulitis

Hospital guidelines: Orbital cellulitis

Hospital guidelines: Necrotising fasciitis

Hospital guidelines: Surgical wound infection

Hospital guidelines: Compound fractures/trauma

Hospital guidelines: Septic arthritis

Hospital guidelines: Acute osteomyelitis

Hospital guidelines: Bites human or animal

Hospital guidelines: Leg ulcers

Hospital guidelines: Empirical treatment of diabetic foot (joint guideline with WKCCG)