| |
Single dose on induction |
|---|
Procedure |
Recommendation |
Penicillin allergy |
MRSA colonised
(current or previous) |
Colorectal, small bowel surgery
Appendectomy
Open biliary surgery
Open pancreatic surgery |
Cefuroxime 1.5g IV
and
Metronidazole 500mg IV
|
Levofloxacin 500mg IV
and
Metronidazole 500mg IV |
|
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
Antibiotic prophylaxis not recommended |
Hernia repair
(with mesh)
|
Co-amoxiclav 1.2g IV |
Teicoplanin 1.2g IV
and
Gentamicin 160mg IV |
Teicoplanin 1.2g IV
and
Gentamicin 160mg IV |
Hernia repair
(no mesh) |
Antibiotic prophylaxis not recommended |