Syndrome:  Pneumonia, healthcare acquired

Primary Therapy(s):

  • Piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5gm iv q 6hr plus (Gentamicin, Aztreonam, or Resp quinolone) +/- Vancomycin

Alternate Therapy(s):

  • (Cefepime or Imipenem/Meropenem) + Resp quinolone
  • Clindamycin + Resp quinolone + Aztreonam
  • Add vancomycin if MRSA is supected

Comments: Pneumonia acquired by persons in long term care, frequent hospitalization, etc.



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2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin