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Cefazolin Flashcards

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Q

Cefazolin Trade Name?

A

Ancef, Kefzol

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Cefazolin Indications?

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  • Open fracture
  • Amputation proximal to hand/foot
  • Major soft tissue injury (exposed tendon or bone, large deep tissue laceration/avulsion,evisceration, major open crush injury, largely visible contaminated wounds excluding road rash)
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Cefazolin Contraindications?

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-Known penicillin or cefazolin allergy
-Life threats not yet addressed
-Patient contact duration too short

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Cefazolin Adult Dose?

A

Weight Based
>39kg - 2g slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
<39kg - 50mg slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
*CT protocols

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Cefazolin Pediatric Dose?

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Weight Based
>39kg - 2g slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
<39kg - 50mg/kg slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
*CT protocols

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Cefazolin Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

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6g/day (but not really an EMS consideration)
*pdr.net

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