Cefazolin

Question 1

Cefazolin Trade Name?

Answer 1

Ancef, Kefzol

Question 2

Cefazolin Indications?

Answer 2

• Open fracture
• Amputation proximal to hand/foot
• Major soft tissue injury (exposed tendon or bone, large deep tissue laceration/avulsion,evisceration, major open crush injury, largely visible contaminated wounds excluding road rash)

Question 3

Cefazolin Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Known penicillin or cefazolin allergy
-Life threats not yet addressed
-Patient contact duration too short

Question 4

Cefazolin Adult Dose?

Answer 4

Weight Based
>39kg - 2g slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
<39kg - 50mg slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
*CT protocols

Question 5

Cefazolin Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

Weight Based
>39kg - 2g slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
<39kg - 50mg/kg slow IV/IO over 1-2 minutes
*CT protocols

Question 6

Cefazolin Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

6g/day (but not really an EMS consideration)
*pdr.net