The following search terms were applied to all published articles: (cephalosporin or ceftriaxone or ceftazidime or cefotaxime or cefepime ... and dosage of iv. regimen of cephalosporins.

b IVP = i.v. push, IV = i.v. infusion over at least 60 minutes, SP = syringe-pump infusion over less than 40 minutes.

Results Even though local protocols exist, none are being followed. IV Cefotaxime + IV Metronidazole are the antibiotics of choice for all surgeons, however regimen durations show considerable ...