Cefazolin Flashcards
Practical
1
Q
Indications
A
Sepsis (where source is soft tissue / joint), and;
* Patient =>12 years
* Has 1 or more clinical features indicating antibiotics
* Time to hospital > 30 mins
* Compound fracture.
* Large contaminated wound.
* Following chest decompression.
* Following amputation.
* Cellulitis.
2
Q
Contradindications
A
Known severe allergy to cephalosporins
3
Q
Cautions
A
None
4
Q
Actions
A
First generation antibiotic with activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Inhibits production of the bacteria cell wall.
5
Q
Administration & Dose
A
IV :
* Dissolve 1g into 4ml NaCl.
* Dilute this to 10ml.
* Administer over 1 to 2 mins prefer running line.
6
Q
Side Effects
A
None
7
Q
Onset
A
30-60 mins
8
Q
Duration
A
6-8 hours
