≤ 5 days of hospitalization AND no prior (≤ 3 months) broad spectrum antibiotics
Usual Pathogens
Enterobacterales
P. aeruginosa
S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
S. aureus
< 3 months old
| Empiric Therapy | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| Cefotaxime | 200mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 7 days |
≥ 3 months old
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone | 100mg/kg IV q24h |