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*[[Cefotaxime]] 50mg/kg IV q6hrs '''OR''' [[Gentamicin]] 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs | *[[Cefotaxime]] 50mg/kg IV q6hrs '''OR''' [[Gentamicin]] 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs | ||
*If suspecting [[S. pneumoniae]] or [[MRSA]], add [[Vancomycin]] | *If suspecting [[S. pneumoniae]] or [[MRSA]], add [[Vancomycin]] | ||
*Consider [[acyclovir]] for [[HSV]] | |||
Revision as of 02:07, 3 June 2016
MRSA is uncommon in the neonate
- Ampicillin 50mg/kg IV q6hrs PLUS
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs OR Gentamicin 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs
- If suspecting S. pneumoniae or MRSA, add Vancomycin
- Consider acyclovir for HSV