Emergency Medicine Board Bombs

273. Diverticulitis: When NOT to Give Antibiotics (Part 1)

Montag, 5. Januar 2026 · 17 min

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For years, antibiotics were automatic for diverticulitis—but the evidence has changed. So has the Board exam. In Part 1, we break down uncomplicated diverticulitis, why most outpatient cases don’t need antibiotics, and how to confidently manage these patients without over-treatment. If you’re still reflexively reaching for ciprofloxacin and metronidazole, this episode will blow your mind.

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