Use imipenem or meropenem if:

  • known/suspected infection with ESBL or Amp C producing organism
  • nonsevere penicillin allergy.

Add vancomycin (alternative linezolid) if:

  • suspected catheter-related infection, SSTI, pneumonia
  • previous/current colonization or infection with MRSA.

Add linezolid instead of vancomycin if:

  • previous/current colonization or infection with VRE.