Amputation of lower limb
Common Pathogens
S. aureus
Coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CoNS)
Enterobacteriaceae
Clostridium spp
| Regimen(s) of Choice See General Principles and Pre-Op Antibiotic Administration and Intraoperative Antibiotic Administration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cefazolin | 2g IV | x 1 pre-op dose |
| If ischemic limb, add: | ||
| Metronidazole | 500mg IV | x 1 pre-op dose |
| Alternative Regimens if allergy to cefazolin, or severe non-IgE-mediated reaction to any β-lactam (interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, hemolytic anemia, serum sickness, severe cutaneous reactions [e.g. SJS, TEN, DRESS]) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin | 600mg IV | x 1 pre-op dose |
| + | ||
| Gentamicin | 1.5mg/kg IV | x 1 pre-op dose |