Antimicrobial Guidelines

By optimising use of antimicrobials, adverse events including the development of antimicrobial resistance can be minimised.

For the latest advice of antimicrobial prescribing, including surgical prophylaxis, please refer to your relevant local health network or facility's policies and guidelines or Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic Version 17 developed by the Therapeutic Guidelines Limited (TGL), and independent not-for-profit organisation. See information about how to access the Therapeutic Guidelines.

Antibiotic Allergies

For information regarding antibiotic allergies please visit the Antibiotic Allergies page. 

Sepsis

Sepsis: SA Health's web page Sepsis for Health Professionals has important information regarding the recognition of the signs of Sepsis. The Sepsis Clinical Care Standard (2022) aims to support improvements in the delivery of sepsis care in healthcare services.

Antimicrobial alerts regarding national shortages

For information related to antimicrobial shortages, please visit the:

Paediatric guidelines

The AMS committee at Women's and Children's Hospital have developed a number of prescribing guidelines and resources for paediatric patients. SA Health employees can access these resources via Inside WCHN, The Women's and Children's Hospital intranet.