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.
Guideline Index Guideline Table
2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin