≤ 5 days of hospitalization AND no prior (≤ 3 months) broad spectrum antibiotics

Usual Pathogens

Enterobacterales
S. pneumoniae
H. influenzae
S. aureus

 

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Ceftriaxone 1-2g IV daily

5-8 days

or    
Levofloxacin IV/PO 750mg IV/PO daily 5-8 days