ESCAPPM

ESCAPPM is a mnemonic for the organisms with inducible beta-lactamase activity that is chromosomally mediated.^[1]

E: Enterobacter spp.
S: Serratia spp.
C: Citrobacter freundii
A: Aeromonas spp.
P: Proteus spp.
P: Providencia spp.
M: Morganella morganii

In vitro sensitivities are not applicable in vivo.

In general, treatment with cephalosporins results in inducible beta-lactamase activity. Treatment with an aminoglycoside or carbapenem is usually indicated. Carbapenems are a class of beta-lactam antibiotics with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. They have a structure that renders them highly resistant to beta-lactamases. Examples of Carbapenems include meropenem and imipenem.

References

↑ Feedback for Practical 10: Antimicrobial Agents at the Wayback Machine (archived July 23, 2005)

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