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See attached document for detailed surgical prophylaxis for Adults.

Cefazolin may be utilized in penicillin allergic patients EXCEPT for patients with confirmed cefazolin allergy, any cephalosporin anaphylaxis, or high-risk PCN/cephalosporin allergy (e.g. severe skin reaction (eg. SJS); history of kidney or liver injury).  More details contained within the PowerPoint 'Surg PPX_Penicillin Allergy and cefazolin 2022' in the attachment section.