Pre Op AB Prophylaxis

Question 1

MEROPENEM ( IF NO ANAPHYLAXIS )

Answer 1

1g TDS PO 1 day only before surgery

Question 2

If meropenem allergy?

Answer 2

Gentamycin and Metronidazole

Question 3

Gentamycin

Answer 3

5mg/kg OD IV for 1 day before surgery

Question 4

Metronidazole

Answer 4

500mg IV TDS 1 day before surgery

Question 5

Cannot give hartmann , therefore give ?

Answer 5

4% dextrose + 0.18% NS
2 bags / 12 hours apart
Add 30mmol of KCL to each bag.