blood
Last reviewed 01/2018
| Septicaemia; initial blind therapy | aminoglycoside + a penicillin or cephalosporin |
| Septicaemia; in the immunocompromised | aminoglycoside + amoxicillin or cefotaxime or ceftazidime |
| Septicaemia; if suspect anaerobic | As for Initial 'blind' therapy plus metronidazole |
| Septicaemia; if suspect Gram +ve | As for Initial 'blind' therapy plus flucloxacillin or vancomycin |
Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance.