Pleural effusion
Usual Pathogens
S. pneumoniae
S. aureus/MRSA
Group A Streptococci
H. influenzae
Enterobacteriaceae
| Empiric Therapy | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone | 100mg/kg IV q24h | 2-4 weeks |
If MRSA suspected/documented, add:
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin | 60mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 2-4 weeks |
| or | ||
| Linezolid | < 5 years old: 30mg/kg/d IV/PO div q8h | 2-4 weeks |
| > 5 years old: 20mg/kg/d IV/PO div q12h |