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Suggested Treatment
Infection/ Condition Comments
Preferred Alternative

Healthcare-associated Vancomycin 25-30mg/kg loading Vancomycin trough level should be
ventriculitis and meningitis dose then 15mg/kg IV q12h 10-14 mmol/L or 15-20 mcg/L
(not to exceed 2gm per dose)
Empirical treatment should be
PLUS decided by the primary team based
on local antibiogram.
Ceftazidime 2 gm IV q8h
OR
Meropenem 2 gm IV q8h

Cranial trauma Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 1.2gm IV Cefuroxime 1.5 gm IV q8H Duration 5-7 days
Open fracture q8H
Penetrating injuries PLUS
Metronidazole 500 mg IV q8H

Neurosyphilis Refer to section (Sexually Transmitted Infections)

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