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Antibiotic Stewardship Statement for Antibiotic Guidelines ...
www.cdc.govSep 21, 2017 · b. Principles of Treatment . i. When appropriate for the infection, source removal (e.g., drainage of abscess, removal of an implicated device) should be accomplished early in the course of treatment. ii. Recommendations for initial empiric antibiotic therapy choices should balance treatment efficacy, severity of illness (i.e., sepsis), and the
Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
mi-hms.orgbeta-lactam for initial empiric CAP treatment. However, many studies supporting the addition of atypical coverage focused on therapy administered during the first 24 hours of hospitalization. A large clinical trial has not been performed addressing continuation of atypical coverage beyond 24-72 hrs when an etiology has not been identified.
Prophylaxis and Treatment of Invasive Fungal Infections …
nssg.oxford-haematology.org.ukDecisions regarding selection of an agent other than Voriconazole for initial empiric antifungal therapy should be made based on clinical and patient specific grounds. The choice of agent is at the discretion of the responsible consultant.