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Rich66 · 11-03-2011, 09:00 PM

I know very little about reconstruction issues. But my Father had many infections. When possible, a tissue sample might be able to determine what bacteria is involved and what antibiotic it is killed by. Vanco is near the top of the antibiotic chain..but there are others in the same league like Daptomycin and Tigecylcline. Make certain blood tests are negative, i.e. NOT septic. If things are not resolving quickly, be sure an "infectious disease" specialist is onboard. Most hopitals have a few. If they haven't checked the bloodstream for infection, request it.

11-03-2011, 09:00 PM	#10
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: In the hospital and need advice I know very little about reconstruction issues. But my Father had many infections. When possible, a tissue sample might be able to determine what bacteria is involved and what antibiotic it is killed by. Vanco is near the top of the antibiotic chain..but there are others in the same league like Daptomycin and Tigecylcline. Make certain blood tests are negative, i.e. NOT septic. If things are not resolving quickly, be sure an "infectious disease" specialist is onboard. Most hopitals have a few. If they haven't checked the bloodstream for infection, request it.