Micro-aspiration, Prophylaxis

Note

The possibility of infection should be evaluated on an individual bases as prophylaxis is not necessarily required if microaspiration is only suspected due to a seizure or poison ingestion, or if there are no significant changes in respiratory status.

Infection Prevention and Control

Routine Practices

Most Likely Pathogens

Oral anaerobes

Streptococcus sp.

Empiric Antimicrobials

OR

OR

If multiple prior antimicrobials or known to be colonized with Enterobacteriaceae or Pseudomonas

OR

Usual Duration

3 - 5 days