Paediatric
Open fracture, at 2nd look
Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table and renal dosing for cefazolin.
After 2nd look no further antibiotics until definitive closure or change of metalware.
Preferred and including for penicillin allergy (non-severe)
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)