Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Uncomplicated Parapneumonic Effusion

Pleural Drainage

Chest tube generally unnecessary unless poor clinical progress

Antibiotics

Treat underlying pneumonia

CAP Treatment

HAP Treatment

VAP Treatment

Duration

5-7 days to treat underlying pneumonia.

See CAP, HAP, or VAP above.

Oral Step-Down

See CAP, HAP, or VAP above.