Guidelines
Greater than 37 Weeks

Greater than 37 Weeks

Most Likely Pathogen

Duration of Therapy

Until delivery

Note

Ideally initiate more than 4 hours prior to delivery

Penicillin Allergy

OR IF ALLERGIC TO CEFAZOLIN

  • If GBS is sensitive/susceptible

  • 40% resistance

OR

Drug Levels Required Please See Drug Monitoring Section