Antibiotic Guide for IV Line infections

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Antibiotic Guide for IV Line-associated Infections in immunocompetent adults (excluding renal dialysis patients)

Peripheral cannula associated soft tissue infection without sepsis
Line associated septicaemia (peripheral and central cannulae)
Tunnel track infections (Hickman lines and other tunnelled lines)
Exit site infections in central lines (without sepsis)
Cardiothoracic surgery patient.

Notes

Guidelines apply to immunocompetent patients only.
Line-associated bacteraemia due to Staph.aureus should be treated by a minimum of 14 days antibiotic therapy after line removal
Approximately 50% of Staph.aureus isolates are due to MRSA in this situation
Central-line associated bacteraemia due to Staph.epidermidis may respond to antibiotics without line removal, but relapse is common

Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here.