Vancomycin is commonly underdosed in critically ill children and neonates

Study (n=115) reports target concentration (10 –20 mg/L) at initial steady state trough sample in only 38/126 (30%) courses administered; and dose adjustments in only 49 (56%) of the 88 courses with initial trough concentrations outside target range.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news