Adult
Gynaecological and Urogynaecological Surgery
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Gynaecological and Urogynaecological Surgery - clean
Preferred (including for penicillin allergy (non-severe)): cefazolin iv (see dosing table below)
| cefazolin iv dose | |
| Weight under 50kg | 1g |
| Weight 50kg to less than 120kg | 2g |
| Weight 120kg or more | 3g |
| Creatinine Clearance less than 10ml/min or patient receiving haemodialysis | 1g |
For penicillin allergy (severe) or MRSA positive patients: gentamicin 3mg/kg iv
Gynaecological and Urogynaecological Surgery - clean contaminated/contaminated
Preferred (including for penicillin allergy (non-severe)): cefazolin iv (see dosing table below) AND metronidazole 500mg iv
| cefazolin iv dose | |
| Weight under 50kg | 1g |
| Weight 50kg to less than 120kg | 2g |
| Weight 120kg or more | 3g |
| Creatinine Clearance less than 10ml/min or patient receiving haemodialysis | 1g |
For penicillin allergy (severe) or MRSA positive patients: gentamicin 3mg/kg iv AND metronidazole 500mg iv