Urodynamic studies

 

and:
  • neurogenic bladder

  • bladder outlet obstruction

  • elevated residual volume

  • > 70 yrs old

  • immunodeficiency/chronic corticosteroid use

  • chronic urinary catheterization

Note: If positive urine culture pre-operatively, institute treatment according to culture and susceptibility results.


Regimen(s) of Choice
See General Principles and Pre-Op Antibiotic Administration and Intraoperative Antibiotic Administration
Oral regimens: (give 1-2h pre-op)
Co-trimoxazole 1 DS tablet PO x 1 pre-op dose
Alternative:
Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO 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])
Oral regimens: (give 1-2h pre-op)
Co-trimoxazole 1 DS tablet PO x 1 pre-op dose
Alternative:
Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO x 1 pre-op dose