Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Non-Severe VAP

Duration

7 days

Empiric Therapy

Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5 g IV q6h

AND IF KNOWN OR SUSPECTED MRSA

Vancomycin

Severe Beta-Lactam Allergy

Levofloxacin 750 mg PO/IV q24h

AND IF KNOWN OR SUSPECTED MRSA

Vancomycin