Template:Meningitis Antibiotics: Difference between revisions

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(Ceftazidime 2gm IV q8hr or cefepime or meropenem) + vanco 25 milligrams/kg load

↑ van de Beek D. et al. Advances in treatment of bacterial meningitis. Lancet. Nov 10 2012;380(9854):1693-702

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-'''Guidelines'''<ref>van de Beek D. et al. Advances in treatment of bacterial meningitis. Lancet. Nov 10 2012;380(9854):1693-702</ref>:
+====Guidelines:<ref>van de Beek D. et al. Advances in treatment of bacterial meningitis. Lancet. Nov 10 2012;380(9854):1693-702</ref>====
-====Age 18-50y====
+;Age 18-50y
 #[[Ceftriaxone]] 2gm IV q12hr + [[vancomycin]] 15mg/kg q8-12hr
 #(vancomycin is for resistant pneumococcus)
-====Age >50y====
+;Age >50y
 #[[Ceftriaxone]] 2gm IV q12hr + [[vancomycin]] 15mg/kg q8-12hr + ampicillin 2gm IV q4h
-#([[Ampicillin]] is for [[Listeria monocytogenes|Listeria]])
+;CSF leak with closed head trauma
-====CSF leak with closed head trauma====
 #[[Ceftriaxone]] 2gm IV q12hr + [[vancomycin]] 15mg/kg q8-12hr
-====Penetrating head injury (or recent surgery)====
+;Penetrating head injury (or recent surgery)
 #(Ceftazidime 2gm IV q8hr or cefepime or meropenem) + vanco 25 milligrams/kg load
-====Meningitis due to [[Sinusitis]]====
+;Meningitis due to [[Sinusitis]]
 #[[Ceftriaxone]] + [[Metronidazole]]
-====Meningitis with severe PCN allergy====
+;Meningitis with severe PCN allergy
 #chloramphenicol 1g IV q6h + [[vancomycin]] 15mg/kg q8-12hr