Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery by Narain Moorjani Nicola Viola William S. Walker

Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery by Narain Moorjani Nicola Viola William S. Walker

Author:Narain Moorjani,Nicola Viola,William S. Walker
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Critical Care
Publisher: TFM Publishing Ltd


In the setting of the intensive care unit, anti-pseudomonal coverage must be considered and double coverage is usually prudent.

Treatment regimes for aspiration pneumonia include:

a)

ceftriaxone plus levofloxacin;

b)

piperacillin/tazobactam or imipenem plus vancomycin.

As antibiotic resistance is a major and increasing problem, it is important for surgeons to familiarise themselves with local policies and seek the involvement of infectious diseases or microbiology specialists.



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