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ANTI-MICROBIAL THERAPY
Continued Considerations Immunized
D/c antibiotics if RVP positive Ampicillin or penicillin G
D/c IVF when tolerating PO Alternatives (PCN allergic): ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, clindamycin
Change to oral antibiotics upon Not Fully Immunized for H. flu and S. pneumo
clinical improvement Ceftriaxone or cefotaxime
Repeat CXR if no clinical Resistant organism
improvement in 48 to 72 hrs
Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day divided q12-24h
Discharge Criteria **Add macrolide only if M. pneumonia or C. pneumonia are
Tolerating PO significant considerations
No supplemental O2 for 12-24h
Respiratory rate normal for age **Start oseltamivir if influenza + or if high suspicion for influenza
even if test negative