presents to the with abdominal pain and infected pancreatic necrosis.
Which empiric antibiotic regimen has appropriate coverage AND good pancreatic tissue penetration?
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Explanation: Empiric regimens should target enteric gram-negatives and anaerobes. Not all antibiotics have proven efficacy or are known to get into the pancreas πͺAntibiotics that DO get into the pancreas: -ceftriaxone -cefepime -carbapenems -piperacillin/tazobactam -metronidazole -fluoroquinolones -vancomycin -linezolid Perfect your pick by considering tissue penetration! π