Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Alberta Children's Hospital

Recommended Antibiotics

Note

The clinical pathway along with clinical judgement should be used to decide which children require chest tube placement

Chest Tube Placement Not Required

Ceftriaxone IV

Ceftriaxone should not be used if the child is receiving a calcium infusion or TPN.

OR

Cefotaxime IV

CONSIDER

Azithromycin

Chest Tube Placement Required

Ceftriaxone IV

AND

Vancomycin IV

CONSIDER

Azithromycin