Pediatric Guidelines
Osteomyelitis or Septic arthritis

Osteomyelitis or Septic arthritis

Note

These recommendations are for children over three months of age

Empiric Antibiotic Options

  • 33 to 50 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H or
  • 25 to 37.5 mg/kg IV Q6H

OR

OR

If unimmunized

Penicillin Allergy

  • 33-50 mg/kg IV Q8H or
  • 25-37.5 mg/kg IV Q6H

OR

OR

If unimmunized

Additional Information

Beta-lactams

  • Penicillins
  • Cephalosporin
  • Carbapenems

Severe Delayed Reactions

  • Stevens-johnson syndrome
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms