Prophylactic Antibiotics Flashcards

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What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis for this surgery?
Appendectomy, colorectal, biliary surgery.

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Single dose IV Tazocin/Gentamicin + Metronidazole/Co-amoxiclav

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What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis for this surgery?
Oesophageal or gastric surgery

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Single dose of Gentamicin/Tazocin/Co-amoxiclav

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What is the recommended antibiotic prophylaxis for this surgery?
Vascular surgery

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Single dose of Tazocin/Flucloxacillin + Gentamicin. Add Metronidazole if risk of anaerobes (amputation, gangrene, DM).

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