Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Implants

Primary Recommended

Cefazolin 2 grams (3 grams ≥120 kg)

PLUS

Vancomycin - If known MRSA colonization.

Beta-Lactam Allergy

Vancomycin (1gm <80kg, 1.5gm 81-120kg, 2gm > 120kg)