Adult
Vascular Surgery
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Vascular Surgery
Includes aortic, carotid and groin surgery, with or without vascular graft placement
Preferred (including for penicillin allergy (non-severe)): cefazolin iv (see dosing table below) + gentamicin 3mg/kg 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 for MRSA positive patients: teicoplanin 800mg iv + gentamicin 3mg/kg iv
Angiogram, angioplasty, sclerotherapy
No antibiotics required
Varicose Vein Surgery
Only indicated when infection, or ulceration present.
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 for MRSA positive patients: gentamicin 3mg/kg iv