Antibiotic stewardship in the emergency department setting: Focus on oral antibiotic selection for adults with skin and soft tissue infections.

SSTI treatment considerations for antibiotic selection in the ED supported by current, evidence-based guidelines, including guidance on optimal oral antibiotic selection for patients discharged for outpatient treatment, are a useful tool to improve the quality and efficiency of care, enhance patient-centric outcomes and satisfaction, decrease healthcare costs, and reduce overuse of antibiotics.