A 58-year-old with severe CAP (on MV) has suspected aspiration. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 58-year-old with severe CAP (on MV) has suspected aspiration. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Do not add anaerobic coverage unless lung abscess/empyema suspected

Answer

Always add clindamycin

Answer

Add antifungals empirically

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Anaerobic coverage is mandatory for all ICU pneumonia

Answer

Macrolides are contraindicated

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP-Anaerobic Coverage