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Revision as of 16:37, 22 January 2024
Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES
ANTIBIOTIC
CEFAZOLIN / ANCEF
DESCRIPTION / ACTION:
- Cefazolin is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections
- Cefazolin is often used pre-operatively to reduce the risk of surgical infections
INDICATIONS:
- Open extremity fracture
- Penetrating trauma to the torso
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Diarrhea
- Skin reactions (rash)
- Allergic reaction
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Reconstitute as per manufacturer directions.
- Adult - 2g IV x1 dose.
- Pediatric - 50mg/kg IV/IO up to 2gm