Hospital empirical antimicrobial therapy for adults
Infections of the
- Gastro-intestinal system
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Central nervous system
- Urinary-tract
- Genital system
- Blood
- Musculoskeletal system
- Eye
- Ear, nose, and oropharynx
- Skin
Before proceeding, read the General Notes section.
Where possible, antimicrobials should be given by the oral route. Prescriptions for intravenous antimicrobials should be reviewed within 48 hours of prescribing (IVOST).
A - Z of common infections

