Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Obstructed

Regimen of Choice

Cefazolin 2 g IV

Redosing interval

q4h

PLUS

Metronidazole 500 mg IV

Redosing interval

q8h

β-lactam Allergy

Vancomycin 20 mg/kg IV

Redosing Dose & Interval

15 mg/kg q12h

PLUS

Gentamicin 5 mg/kg IV

Redosing Dose & Interval

2 mg/kg q6h

PLUS

Metronidazole 500 mg IV

Redosing interval

q8h

Post-op Antibiotics

None