Post-op PPM changes

There is a change to the post-op pacemaker order sets. An antibiotic is to be administered immediately post-op when the patient leaves the cath lab. Where ever the patient goes after being cathed (CVC, 3W, ICU, etc.), the receiving nurse must give the antibiotic upon arrival and q 8 hrs. Antibiotics are not to be given beyond 24 hrs after surgery end-time. Pharmacy will time the administration of antibiotic on the MAR based on the surgery end-time. Questions can be directed to Tom O. @ ext. 5296.