Paediatric

Open fracture, definitive closure (incl flaps) / change of metalware

Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table

No post-operative doses required

Preferred (including severe penicillin allergy or MRSA positive)

teicoplanin 10mg/kg iv (Max 800mg)

AND

gentamicin 2.5mg/kg iv (Max 480mg)

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 02 Oct 2023

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC