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Resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobials is recognised locally and nationally as a major threat to public health and patient safety. The prevalence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria and other healthcare-associated infections is partly governed by antimicrobial usage. Principles of treatment can be found in the General Notes section.

In this section:

Paediatrics 

• Acute Sector: Infections in children
  

Adults

• Hospital empirical antimicrobial therapy for adults
• Adult Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis

IV to oral switch

• IV to oral switch

Obstetrics

• Antimicrobial therapy prescribing guidance for obstetric patients (acute sector)

Local policies and guidance

• For policies and guidance related to the use of antibiotics and antimicrobials click here.

Published: 02/12/2020 12:11