Paediatric
Orthopaedic surgery (eg bony work, insertion of metalwork, open joint procedures)
Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table and renal dosing for cefazolin.
No post-operative doses required.
Preferred and including 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)