RCSI Antimicrobial Guidelines 5.2.2

The ability to access medical information at the point of care is a fundamental component in supporting safe and effective clinical practices. The MEG Guideline apps facilitate this by enabling clinicians to deliver their guidelines, protocols, and clinical practice recommendations directly to staff members' mobile devices. Such immediate access enhances real-time decision-making and has the potential to positively influence patient outcomes.

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Hospital Group (RCSI HG) Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines are now accessible via a dedicated mobile application compatible with smartphones. This app encompasses guidelines for Connolly Hospital, Rotunda Hospital, Cavan Monaghan Hospital, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda.

The app offers practical, evidence-based guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobials, including empiric treatment protocols and prophylaxis recommendations for both adult and pediatric patients, categorized by body system. It also features links to dosing calculators for gentamicin and vancomycin, among other tools. Users are advised to contact the Antimicrobial Stewardship Teams at each hospital for login credentials.

Key features of the application include:

• Hospital-specific antimicrobial guidelines
• Intuitive design with straightforward navigation
• Dosing algorithms and calculators for gentamicin and vancomycin
• Guidance on renal dosing adjustments of antimicrobials
• Protocols for antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures
• Recommendations aligned with antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Illustrated algorithms and comprehensive tables
• Content that is easily searchable

For further information regarding the MEG system, please contact us through the links provided by the developer.