Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Clean Procedures

Primary Recommended

Cefazolin 2 grams (3 grams ≥120 kg)

WITH OR WITHOUT

Gentamicin

5mg/kg IV*

*Max dose is 500mg

Beta-Lactam Allergy

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

WITH OR WITHOUT

Gentamicin 5mg/kg IV*

*Max dose is 500mg