CorePendium has this array the key is the last line: Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics to sick patients and those in whom perforation is a strong consideration; ensure coverage of enteric organisms: Piperacillin-tazobactam 3.375 g IV q6h (4.5 g IV q6h for Pseudomonas risk) or Cefazolin 1-2 g IV q8h plus metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h or Cefepime 2 g IV q8h plus metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h or Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h plus metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h Many viable options exist; follow local guidelines where available.
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Martine D. - March 23, 2022 9:27 AM
Cefazolin for SBO?
no coverage for Gram- Bacteria
Maybe she wanted to say Ceftriaxone/metronidazole?
Martine
Mel H. - March 23, 2022 9:31 AM
CorePendium has this array the key is the last line:
Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics to sick patients and those in whom perforation is a strong consideration; ensure coverage of enteric organisms:
Piperacillin-tazobactam 3.375 g IV q6h (4.5 g IV q6h for Pseudomonas risk) or
Cefazolin 1-2 g IV q8h plus metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h or
Cefepime 2 g IV q8h plus metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h or
Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h plus metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
Many viable options exist; follow local guidelines where available.