HAP Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
How is this defined
A
Over 48 hours of hospital admission
2
Q
Symptoms are usually similar but there is a difference in the sputum
A
More rusted colour due to negative causative organism doesnt
3
Q
Non severe symptoms or not at high risk of resistant - oral meds
A
Co-amxoiclav
4
Q
If ci?
A
Doxycycline or Cefelaxin or co-trimoxane
5
Q
Severe symptoms (sepsis) and high risk of resistance? -IV meds
A
Piperacillin with tazobactam
Or
Ceftazidime
6
Q
Which abx to add if MRSA is suspected
A
Vancomycin
7
Q
How often should oral meds be reviewed
A
5 days
8
Q
How often should iv be reviewed
A
48 hours then change to oral for a total of 5 days
