Fig. 1From: Comparative-effectiveness of vancomycin and linezolid as part of guideline-recommended empiric therapy for healthcare-associated pneumoniaDefinition of guideline-concordant HCAP therapy [5], HCAP healthcare-associated pneumonia, aAntipseudomonal β-lactams include cefepime, ceftazidime, imipenem-cilastatin, meropenem, piperacillin-tazobactam and ticarcillin-clavulanate (aztreonam may be substituted in penicillin-allergic patients), bAntipseudomonal fluorquinolones include levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, cAminoglycosides include gentamicin, tobramycin, or amikacinBack to article page