Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia
Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia
Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia
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USE OF SYSTEMIC ANTIBIOTICS:<br />
Systemic antibiotics are <strong>in</strong>dicated when cl<strong>in</strong>ically sepsis is<br />
suspected and is confirmed by lab aids.<br />
Always identification of m/o is tried.<br />
Keep a weekly/monthly record of your unit’s flora and the most<br />
effective antimicrobial for each organism.<br />
If the systemic signs suggest sepsis, after obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g relevant<br />
samples one may beg<strong>in</strong> an appropriate drug as determ<strong>in</strong>ed by<br />
monthly records.<br />
If response is positive and confirmed by lab tests, cont<strong>in</strong>ue for5<br />
days or for a day or so after signs subside.<br />
If response is positive but not confirmed by lab tests, one may still<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue antibiotic but for a shorter time.<br />
If response is negative, await results of tests and proceed<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>gly.
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