Guidelines
Mild/Superficial

Mild/Superficial

Clinical Manifestations

  • Infection no deeper than skin or SQ tissue
  • If erythema present, is ≤2 cm
  • No SIRS

Empiric Treatment: IV Options

Duration

Mild Skin/Soft Tissue Infection: ~1-2 weeks

Varies by severity, clinical response, bone involvement, adequacy of blood supply and surgical intervention

Change to oral antibiotics once patient is stable

Discontinue abx once clinical signs and symptoms have resolved