Don't Automatically Add Empiric Anaerobic Coverage for Aspiration Pneumonia

September 2019

Is anaerobic coverage needed for presumed aspiration pneumonia?

Not usually. Anaerobes come to mind as culprits in aspiration pneumonia. But more common causes are typical community- or hospital-acquired pneumonia bugs...S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, Pseudomonas, etc.

Use this as an opportunity to enhance antimicrobial stewardship.

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Table of Contents

Immunology Implement Strategies to Tackle the IVIG Shortage
Hazardous Meds Be Prepared to Answer Questions About Hazardous Meds and USP 800
Pneumonia Don't Automatically Add Empiric Anaerobic Coverage for Aspiration Pneumonia
Surgery Assess Perioperative Infection Risk for Immunosuppressants and Biologics
Heart Failure Reserve Inotropes for Select Cases of Acute or End-Stage Heart Failure
Vaccines Anticipate Changes for the Use of Prevnar 13 in Seniors
Kidney Disease Be Aware of Nuances When Using Phosphate Binders
HIV & AIDS Stop MAC Prophylaxis in Some HIV Patients
Anticholinergics Put the Dementia Link With Anticholinergics in Perspective
Osteoporosis Be Prepared if Your Infusion Center Gives Romosozumab (Evenity) for Osteoporosis