Direct IV
q4h from time of pre-op dose
AND
Administer over 30 minutes just prior to procedure
q8h from time of pre-op dose
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