guidelines will help settle debates about vancomycin dosing and monitoring
February 2009
New guidelines will help settle debates about vancomycin dosing and monitoring.
Some clinicians still routinely monitor peak and trough levels in hopes of lessening the risk of ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
Peak levels are NOT needed...there's no proof that they help prevent ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity.
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