Post trauma / Post neurosurgery

Usual Pathogens

S. aureus
Enterobacterales
P. aeruginosa

 

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Meropenem 2g IV q8h 6-8 weeks
+    
Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q8-12h  

Carbapenem allergy

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q8-12h 6-8 weeks
+    
Metronidazole 500mg IV/PO q8h  
+    
Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q8-12h