Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

GI Lumen Entry

Regimen of Choice

Cefazolin 2 g IV

Redosing Interval

q4h

β-lactam Allergy

Vancomycin 20 mg/kg IV

round dose to nearest 250 mg

Redosing Interval

see dosing nomogram or drug monograph

PLUS

Gentamicin 5 mg/kg IV

round to nearest 20 mg

Redosing Interval

Not necessary unless significant blood loss as this is q24h dosage regimen

Post-op Antibiotics

None