Osteomyelitis Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department and Inpatient
Osteomyelitis Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department and Inpatient
Conversion to Oral Antibiotic Therapy
Osteomyelitis with Clinical Improvement within 48-72 Hours and No Pathogen Identified
Children with positive cultures should have antibiotics tailored based on reported susceptibilities. For children with diagnosis of osteomyelitis where no pathogen has been identified from blood, bone or other tissue, use the following guidance:
If initial empirical antibiotic treatment was: | Transition child to following oral antibiotic: |
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Cefazolin, IV |
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Clindamycin, IV |
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Vancomycin, IV | Discuss with Infectious Diseases |
Review the CHOP Formulary for complete drug information.
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