Necrotising Fasciitis

Duration
Review every 12 hours and reconsult as necessary

Notes
SEEK URGENT SURGICAL OPINION AND CONSULT MICROBIOLOGIST.
Notifiable disease – contact local Health Protection Team

Drug details

IV meropenem 2g

3 times daily

AND IV clindamycin 1.2g

4 times daily

Last reviewed: 23 May 2019

Next review: 23 May 2022

Author(s): Antimicrobial Management Team

Approved By: TAM Subgroup of ADTC

Reviewer Name(s): Area Antimicrobial Pharmacist

Document Id: AMT170