Archive for the ‘Pneumonia’ Category
Correct Antibiotics for immunosuppressed patients going to ICU
(PNA core measure)
B-lactam (IV) + Macrolide (IV)
B-lactam (IV) + Antipneumococcal Quinolone (IV)
If documented B-lactam allergy: Antipneumoccal Quinlone(IV) + Aztreonam
B-lactam = Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, Ampicillin/ Sulbactam
Macrolide = Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin
Antipneumococcal Quinolones = Levofloxacin, Moxifloxaxin
B-lactam (IV + Macrolide (IV)
B-lactam (IV + Antipneumococcal Quinolone (IV)
If documented B-lactam allergy: Antipneumoccal Quinlone(IV) + Aztreonam
B-lactam = Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, Ampicillin/ Sulbactam
Macrolide = Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Azithromycin
Antipneumococcal Quinolones = Levofloxacin, Moxifloxaxin
CAP and HAP antibiotic recommendations
Community acquired pneumonia and hospital acquired pneumonia recommendations here.