Sligo Antimicrobial Guidelines

Sligo Regional Hospital Antimicrobial Prescribing Guide (SHARx)

Sligo Regional Hospital (SRH) Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines in mobile app format for smart phone and tablet devices. These are the local adult empiric guidelines for use in patients in SRH and are based on local susceptibility data, national & international guidance.

Practical evidenced based empiric antimicrobial treatment recommendations for adults by body system. Individual drug advice includes dosing, administration, monitoring & adjustments for renal & hepatic impairment. Content includes information on most common pathogens according to site of infection. Other features include:

• Prescribing principles

• Antimicrobial stewardship (IV to Oral switch, Restricted Antimicrobials)

• Antimicrobial allergy (Colour coded)

• Antibiotic prophylaxis guide

• Gentamicin and Vancomycin dosing algorithms

• Patient Information Leaflets

• Infection Prevention & Control

• Antimicrobial Monographs (A to Z)

The format is easy to use, responsive, with searchable content that can be added to “favourites”. Navigation within sections to appropriate external references and relevant content within the guide is possible. Algorithms and colour have been used to enhance content.

Access to medical information at the point of care is critical in ensuring safe and effective medical practices.

The Medical eGuides (MEG) system provides a way for clinicians to deliver their guidelines, protocols and clinical practice guides to staff members on their own mobile devices. Access to this information at the point of care provides immediate guidance and helps to improve patient outcomes. For more information on the MEG system contact us through the developer links.