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Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), Newborn — Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis — Clinical Pathway: ICU and Inpatient

Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) Clinical Pathway — CICU

Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis

The first dose of preoperative antibiotics should be completed by bolus or intravenous infusion no earlier than 60 minutes before incision.

Perioperative Antibiotics
General Information
Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines
Perioperative Antibiotic Recommendations Antibiotic Prophylaxis by Surgical Procedure
Dosing Recommendations Dosing for Perioperative Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy
Receiving Antibiotic Treatment (e.g., Not Prophylaxis) to Continue Through Surgical Procedure
  • Ensure the antibiotic regimen covers likely surgical site infection pathogens. Contact Antimicrobial Stewardship or Infectious Diseases with questions.
  • Current dosing intervals should be maintained throughout the procedure.
  • Do not give an additional dose of scheduled antibiotics before incision to prevent overdosing.
Postoperative Antibiotics
  • Cefazolin x 24 hrs post-operatively if chest is closed, or 24 hrs post-chest closure
  • Order and time (or re-time) from last dose given in the OR
  • General information related to Postoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis

 

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