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 |