Created at 4:37 p.m. Sep, 13, 2025
Author: adavis98
Related Note: 1489353785397 2
Rationale for change

Amboss confirms cefazolin is the most commonly used for surgical prophylaxis.

UpToDate also confirms that cefazolin (+/- metronidazole) is the preferred antibiotic for most types of abdominal surgeries.

See "Antimicrobial prophylaxis for gastrointestinal surgery in adults" on UTD:
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=ID%2F65369&topicKey=ID%2F4043&search=abdominal%20surgery%20prophylaxis&source=see_link
Source: AMBOSS - https://next.amboss.com/us/article/aj0Q_f?q=cefazolin%20surgery#Y9d983caf6f8856bcc7f94e0e8427ce47

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