Intra-abdominal infection
- Source control is often the decisive treatment
- Empiric antibiotics cover enteric Gram-negatives + anaerobes
- Spectrum depends on community vs healthcare exposure
- Drain abscess/repair perforation when needed
- Narrow once cultures and source are defined
- Short courses often suffice after adequate source control
Use at a glance
- Source control is often the decisive treatment
Treatment options
- Empiric antibiotics cover enteric Gram-negatives + anaerobes
Practical pearls
- Narrow once cultures and source are defined
- Short courses often suffice after adequate source control
Choosing treatment
- Spectrum depends on community vs healthcare exposure
- Drain abscess/repair perforation when needed
Self-check
- What often decides intra-abdominal infection treatment?
Source control. - When do short antibiotic courses often suffice in intra-abdominal infection?
After adequate source control.
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