ESCAPPM or ESCHAAPPM is a mnemonic for the organisms with inducible beta-lactamase activity that is chromosomally mediated.
In general, treatment with cephalosporins results in induction of AmpC beta-lactamase.
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.