Ancef (Cefazolin)
Ancef (cefazolin) is a medication beloved by surgeons because of its ability to prevent (and even treat) infections.
Category
Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin, for whatever that's worth.
Dosing
Guidelines from several medical professional societies, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America and Surgical Infection Society, recommend a dose of 2 grams within 60 minutes prior to surgical incision or "go time."
Administration
Ancef is adminstered via an Ancef pump, which orthopods treat with admiration and affection.[1][2] They will even resort to using stethoscopes to try to listen to the Ancef pump and make sure it is functionining properly.[3] No orthopod has ever successfully given up Ancef for their New Year's Resolution.[4]
References
- ↑ Do You Know Your ABCs by Subspecialty?
- ↑ An Orthopedic Surgeon Explains: Diastolic Heart Failure
- ↑ Orthopod Caught Auscultating Ancef Pump
- ↑ New Year’s Resolutions by Medical Specialty
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