Droplet / Contact Precautions
Until 24 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy
Covers GAS, most upper airway anerobes
OR
Provides additional coverage for S. aureus
If severe illness, respiratory tract obstruction, possible epiglotitis or unimmunized
If severely ill patient or suspected venous thrombosis, add
Once improved, afebrile convert to corresponding oral agent.
Spectrum may be narrowed to a more specific agent if cultures yield a specific pathogen (e.g. GAS)
10 days