Generally resolves with treatment of pneumonia and does not require modification of pneumonia therapy
Requires drainage
Requires drainage
One of:
Uncomplicated Parapneumonic Effusion
Guideline originally sourced from Island Health and adapted by Joseph Brant Hospital
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Colice GL, Curtis A, Deslauriers J, et al. Medical and surgical treatment of parapneumonic effusions: an evidence-based guideline. Chest 2000;118:1158-71.
Sinai Health System & UHN Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs. Empyema Treatment Guideline. (No Date) Accessed April 2020 from: www.antimicrobialstewardship.com/empyema
The Johns Hopkins University (2020) John Hopkins ABX Guide (1.27) [Mobile App] Retrieved from: www.hopkinsguides.com
Antimicrobial Therapy Inc (2020) The Sanford Guide (4.2) [Mobile App] Retrieved from: www.sanfordguide.com/
Approved: April 2020