Antibiotic Stewardship: Shorter is Better

CAP 3-5d = 5-14d

VAP 8d = 15d

Intra-abd 5 or 7d = 10 or 14d

GNB Bacteremia 7d = 14d

AECB (Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis) & Acute Bact Sinusitis ≤5d = ≥7d

Cellulitis 5-6d = 10d

Chronic Osteomyelitis 42d = 84d

Septic Arthritis 14d = 28d

Ortho Implant w/removal 28d = 42d

Neutropenic Fever AFx72h = +ANC > 500

P. vivaxMalaria 7d = 14d



- Dr. Brad Spellberg https://twitter.com/BradSpellberg



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