PulmCrit mythbusting- Anaphylaxis to penicillins isn’t a contraindication to meropenem

An unconscious septic patient rolls in wearing a “PCN anaphylaxis” medic-alert bracelet. What is the best broad-spectrum antibiotic for this patient? There is no agreement between allergy guidelines, infectious disease society guidelines, or individual infectious disease experts.

EMCrit by Josh Farkas.

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