Guidelines
Aspiration Pneumonia

Aspiration Pneumonia

Most Common Pathogens

Polymicrobial

+/- Anaerobes

First Line Treatment

ADD

If periodontal disease, putrid sputum, necrotizing pneumonia or lung abscess

Second Line Treatment

OR

500mg PO q8h OR 875mg PO q12h

Duration of Therapy

7 days if uncomplicated

If lung abscess, longer therapy (>3-4 weeks) required dependent on clinical and radiologic response