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* | * Using a standard 10 ml normal saline flush, waste approximately 0.5 ml of flush. Attach needle to flush and inject into bottle of Ceftriaxone. Swirl bottle to mix and draw back into flush syringe. Inject IV or IM. | ||
** Adult - 1g IV x1 dose. | ** Adult - 1g IV x1 dose. | ||
** Pediatric - 50mg/kg IV/IO up to 1g | ** Pediatric - 50mg/kg IV/IO up to 1g | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 26 November 2025
Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES
ANTIBIOTIC
CEFTRIAXONE / ROCEPHIN
DESCRIPTION / ACTION:
- Ceftriaxone is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections
- Ceftriaxone is used as the treatment for bacterial infections and is often used pre-operatively to reduce the risk of surgical infections
INDICATIONS:
- Open extremity fracture
- Penetrating trauma to the torso
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins
- Administration of calcium containing medications
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS
- Diarrhea
- Skin reactions (rash)
- Allergic reaction
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Using a standard 10 ml normal saline flush, waste approximately 0.5 ml of flush. Attach needle to flush and inject into bottle of Ceftriaxone. Swirl bottle to mix and draw back into flush syringe. Inject IV or IM.
- Adult - 1g IV x1 dose.
- Pediatric - 50mg/kg IV/IO up to 1g
