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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
VAP

VAP

Note

  • Need for ventilator support due to pneumonia

  • Presence of septic shock

Obtain Nares swab and stop Vancomycin if negative (with patient didn't receive decolonization only)

Alternative Treatment

Levofloxacin (if patient is low risk for C. diff)
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Alternatives to Cefepime/Zosyn

OR

Meropenem (Tier 3)
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Alternatives to Cefepime/Zosyn

AND/OR

Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12h
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Alternative to Tobramycin

Duration of Therapy

7 days