Excessive use of vancomycin: a successful intervention strategy at an academic medical center.
Journal Article (Clinical Trial;Journal Article)
The project goal was to decrease excessive vancomycin use. Interventions included an educational chart note the first day of therapy, followed by pharmacists discussing the need for continued therapy with patients' physicians. Empirical vancomycin use improved from 20% to 90% compliance with guidelines within 6 months of the intervention.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hamilton, CD; Drew, R; Janning, SW; Latour, JK; Hayward, S
Published Date
- January 2000
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 21 / 1
Start / End Page
- 42 - 45
PubMed ID
- 10656355
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0899-823X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1086/501703
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States