Paediatric
Small intestine / small bowel surgery
Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table and renal dosing for cefazolin
No post-op doses required.
Preferred (including for penicillin allergy non-severe)
metronidazole 30mg/kg iv (Max 500mg)
AND
cefazolin iv see dosing table below
| Weight | cefazolin iv dose |
| Weight less than 120kg | 30mg/kg (maximum 2g) |
| Weight 120kg or more | 3g |
Alternative
For penicillin allergy (severe) or MRSA positive
gentamicin 2.5mg/kg iv (Max 480mg)
AND
metronidazole 30mg/kg iv (Max 500mg)