ANMC Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) …
[Pages:1]ANMC Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Prophylaxis Guideline
Risk Factors
Host
Disruption in flora
Prior antibiotics in previous 90 days
Recent hospitalization or known contact in the community Immunocompromised Female gender Age > 65 yo
PPI/H2 Blocker use (Risk of causing C.difficile: PPI>H2 Blockers>Antacids) Antineoplastic use in the past 8 weeks Loss of intestinal function
o Ileus/obstruction Recent procedures
o Enema/NG Tube/Surgical Procedure
High Risk Antimicrobials
3rd/4th/5th generation cephalosporins o Ceftazidime
Clindamycin
Fluoroquinolones o Levofloxacin
o Cefdinir o Ceftriaxone o Cefpodoxime o Cefepime o Ceftaroline
Beta-Lactam/Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors o Piperacillin/Tazobactam o Ampicillin/Sulbactam o Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid
o Ciprofloxacin o Moxifloxacin Carbapenems o Ertapenem o Meropenem
Initial Management
Antimicrobial therapy should be narrowed when possible and treatment should be for the shortest duration clinically necessary
Discontinue PPIs, H2 Blockers, and antacids if no ongoing indication o Exclusion: GI bleed, H.pylori infection, gastric/duodenal ulcer, erosive esophagitis, chronic NSAID/steroid use (>20 mg/day prednisone equivalent)
Probiotic Exclusion Criteria
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