Splenectomy

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

Prophylaxis

Therapy

Gentamicin IV (refer to Drug Dosing table) 

AND

Amoxicillin 1g IV 

Notes:

Prophylaxis - Penicillin Allergy/MRSA positive

Therapy

Gentamicin IV (refer to Drug Dosing table)

AND

Teicoplanin IV (refer to Drug Dosing table)

Notes:

Notes

Antibiotic prophylaxis NOT routinely required unless there are general patient risk factors e.g. diabetes, obesity, immunosuppression.

 

Please follow NHS FV Asplenia Guideline for guidance on post-splenectomy vaccination and oral antibiotic prophylaxis