Paediatric
Clean neurosurgery (with or without implant)
This includes implant insertion, VP shunt insertion and Spina Bifida repair.
Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table and renal dosing for cefazolin.
No post-op doses required.
Preferred including for 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 (Max 800mg)