MRSA Nasal Screen in Pneumonia
2 patients are admitted to the 
for pneumonia 
and started on empiric antibiotics including vancomycin. A MRSA 
screen is collected for both patients.
Patient 1: 
CAP with septic shock and 
MRSA screen
Patient 2: 
non-severe CAP and 
MRSA screen
Which patient is the WORSE candidate for de-escalation off vancomycin?
How did others respond?
