Acinetobacter baumannii
- Due to multiple mechanisms of resistance, ensure susceptibility of antibiotics chosen and do not extrapolate/assume susceptibility between antibiotics in the same class.
- Strongly recommend Infectious Diseases consult.
| Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meropenem | 2g IV q8h | ≥ 21 days |
| +/- | ||
| [Amikacin | 30mg intraventricular daily | |
| or | ||
| Gentamicin] | 5mg intraventricular daily |
Alternative
| Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colistin IV | 5mg/kg/day IV div q8h | ≥ 21 days |
| + | ||
| Colistin intraventricular | 10mg intraventricular daily |