Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Vancomycin IV (as per online calculator) AND Gentamicin IV (as per online calculator i.e. TREATMENT dose)
Empirical Antibiotic Therapy after blood cultures obtained (Native or Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis)
Important: Notes
Ongoing management should be discussed with Microbiology or ID consultant within 24 hours of starting empirical antibiotic therapy.