Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Type III (With Gross Contamination)

Primary Recommended

Ceftriaxone 2 grams IV x1 post-op*

PLUS

Metronidazole 500mg IV*

*Up to two doses post-operatively

Cephalosporin Allergy

Levofloxacin 500mg IV x 1 post-operatively*

PLUS

Metronidazole 500mg IV*

*Up to two doses post-operatively