Abstract:Background
Vancomycin is a first line agent in the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. The ability to predict sub-therapeutic troughs would limit potential for development of resistance. The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive model for sub-therapeutic vancomycin troughs in adults.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study included adults 18 years and older ordered a pharmacy to do… Show more
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