From: Optimal timing of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in laparoscopic surgery: a before-after study
Type of procedure | Agents | Dose | Redosing interval, hour |
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Gastrectomy | cefazolin | 1–2 g | 3–4 |
Cholecystectomy | cefazolin ampicillin/sulbactam | 1-2 g 1.5-3 g | 3–4 2–3 |
Appendectomy | cefazolin + metronidazole cefmetazole ampicillin/sulbactam | 1-2 g + 500 mg 1-2 g 1.5-3 g | 3–4 + 8 2–3 2–3 |
Colorectal surgery | cefazolin + metronidazole cefmetazole ampicillin/sulbactam | 1-2 g + 500 mg 1-2 g 1.5-3 g | 3–4 + 8 2–3 2–3 |