Aspiration PNA Flashcards
1
Q
What etiologic agents are MC of asp. PNA?
Hint: GAGS
A
- Gram + cocci
- Anaerobes
- Gram - bacteria
- Streptococcus anginosis
2
Q
Clinical findings of aspiration PNA
A
- Predisposing condition: LOC, stroke, alcoholism, anesthesia, dysphagia
- No rigors
- Putrid sputum is diagnostic of anaerobic infection
3
Q
Radiology findings
A
-CT: evidence of pulmonary necrosis w/ lung abscess and/or empyema
4
Q
Primary outpt tx
A
Clinda + Moxifloxacin
5
Q
Parenteral tx
A
Ceftriaxone + metronidazole
Ampicillin sulbactam
6
Q
Alt. tx
A
Imipenem tazobactam
Ertapenem
