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Surgical infection prophylaxis

Surgical infection prophylaxis · ICD-10: Z29.89

Drugs and regimens

Cefazolin (injection)⚠ Unverified

Surgical prophylaxis — 1 g IV 30–60 min before incision

Cefoxitin⚠ Unverified

Caesarean prophylaxis — 2 g IV when the cord is clamped

Ertapenem⚠ Unverified

Prophylaxis for elective colorectal surgery — 1 g IV 1 h before incision

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