Guidelines
Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal

Note

Prophylaxis is not routinely indicated in:

  • gastroesophageal endoscopy
  • liver biopsy
  • elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Suggested Regimen

Penicillin Allergy/Anaphylaxis

Administer over 30 minutes just prior to procedure

q4h from time of pre-op dose

AND

*Gentamicin dosing should be based on actual body weight (ABW), or dosing weight (DW) if patient's ABW is > 25% above IBW (Ideal Body Weight). Consult a pharmacist regarding a patient with renal insufficiency.

Administer over 30 minutes just prior to procedure

q4h from time of pre-op dose