Sandbox subdural empyema: Difference between revisions

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{{rx|Infants 1–3 months}}
{{rx|Infants 1–3 months}}
* Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h {{and}}
* Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h {{and}}
* Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h
* Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h {{or}} Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV, q12h
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{{rx|Infants > 3 months or adults < 55 years (immunocompetent)}}
{{rx|Infants > 3 months or adults < 55 years (immunocompetent)}}

Revision as of 17:22, 27 April 2015

Antimicrobial Regimen – Empiric Therapy

    • Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
    • Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h
    • Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
    • Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h OR Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV, q12h
  • 3 months or adults < 55 years (immunocompetent)" data-collapsetext="Infants > 3 months or adults < 55 years (immunocompetent)" style="text-indent: 0px;">
    • Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
    • Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h
    • Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
    • Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h
    • Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
    • Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h