Guideline for antibiotic prophylaxis for women in labour with known heart valve disease and for routine prophylaxis for women undergoing Caesarean section:

Women with identified valvular disease where the cardiologists have recommended antibiotic prophylaxis for delivery.

Does any of the following apply to your patient:

• Prosthetic heart valve
• Previous infective endocarditis
• Cardiologist has advised that prophylaxis needed.

Yes                      

 No

Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here.

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