Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Non-Minor Orthopedic Procedures

Regimen of Choice

Cefazolin 2 g IV

Redosing Interval

q4h

β-lactam Allergy

Vancomycin 20 mg/kg IV

Redosing Interval

see nomogram or monograph

Post-op Antibiotics

None for spinal procedures;
24 hours for other procedure types