Paediatric
Elective hand surgery in children (with metalwork) No post-op doses required
Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table and renal dosing for cefazolin.
No post operative doses needed
Preferred (including non-severe penicillin allergy)
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
teicoplanin 10mg/kg iv single dose (Max 800mg)