Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  • Treatment:
    Aminoglycoside and antipseudomonal penicillin (piperacillin)
    Aminoglycoside and antipseudomonal cephalosporin (ceftazisdiime, cefepime)

    (In adults can substitute aminoglycoside for fluroquinolone)
  • Notes:
    MCC of nosocomial pneumonia in intubated patients (treat with Zosyn)
  • Associated With:
    Pneumonia



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July 27th 2010