Paediatric
Neurosurgery via sinuses, oral or nasal route (=clean-contaminated surgery)
Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table and renal dosing for cefazolin.
No post-op doses required.
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 (Max 800mg)