Transarterial bland embolization

Severe beta-lactam allergy = hives, anaphylaxis, or DRESS/SJS/TEN to any beta-lactam 

Standard = Ceftriaxone

• Ceftriaxone IV

  • Adult = 2 g

  • Peds = 50 mg/kg (max = 1 g)

Severe beta-lactam allergy = Vancomycin AND Gentamicin

• Vancomycin IV 

  • Adult < 80 kg = 1000 mg 

  • Adult > 80 kg = 1500 mg 

  • Peds = 15 mg/kg (max = 1500 mg) 

• Gentamicin IV

  • Adult = 5 mg/kg

  • Peds = 2.5 mg/kg