Cardiology procedures

Procedure Recommended Antibiotics and Comments
Insertion or change of permanent pacemaker or ICD generator

Flucloxacillin IV 1g at induction, followed by flucloxacillin oral 500mg every 6 hours for 3 doses, beginning 6 hours after the procedure.

If penicillin allergy: Teicoplanin IV 400mg

 

 

Guideline reviewed March 2024
Page updated September 2024



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