Template:Epidural Abscess Treatment
- Target Stap, Strep, and Gram-negative bacilli[1]
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg BID + metronidazole 500g (7.5mg/kg) q6 hrs + (Cefotaxime or Ceftriaxone or Ceftazidime)
- Ceftazidime is preferred if pseudomonas is considered likely
- Can substitute Nafcillin or Oxacillin for Vancomycin if not MRSA
- Treat for 6-8 weeks
- Ceftazidime is preferred if pseudomonas is considered likely
- ↑ Rigamonti D. et al. Spinal epidural abscess: contemporary trends in etiology, evaluation, and management. Surg Neurol 1999; 52:189-96