High risk
- Recommend:
CBC
CRP
blood cultures
catheter/suprapubic urine
lumbar puncture
admission for IV antibiotics
Group B Streptococci
E. coli
S. pneumoniae
N. meningitidis
Occasionally:
H. influenzae
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cefotaxime | 200mg/kg/d IV div q6h | Reassess at 48h with culture results. |