HAP/VAP DESCALATION Flashcards
1
Q
MRSA
A
Vancomycin or Linezolid
2
Q
MSSA
A
Nafcillin, Oxacillin, or Cefazolin (preferred d/t less side effects)
3
Q
MSSA polymicrobial (requires gram negative coverage)
A
Cefepime or Ceftriaxone
4
Q
Streptococci and other gram positive pathogens
A
Penicillin or Ceftriaxone
5
Q
NON MDR Gram negative pathogens
A
Ampicillin-sulbactam, cefepime, ceftazidime, piperacillin-tazobactam, fluoroquinolones
6
Q
No improvement in 48 to 72 hours
A
Expanded empiric coverage
