227. Evaluation of Empiric Vancomycin Utilization at 72 Hours Post Admission: is De-escalation of Vancomycin Appropriate?
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.271
Abstract: At both of our institutions in 2018, the average vancomycin days of therapy per 1,000 patient days was 112. The purpose of this study was to examine a 72-hour time-out as an effective de-escalation tool… read more here.
Keywords: vancomycin; empiric vancomycin; time; escalation ... See more keywords
889: AKI RATES WITH VANCOMYCIN AND CONCOMITANT PIPERACILLIN/TAZOBACTAM OR CEFEPIME IN THE ICU
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000551638.21076.1e
Abstract: Learning Objectives: For critically ill adults receiving empiric vancomycin, the duration of negative cultures after which vancomycin may be discontinued without risking subsequent growth of Staphylococcus aureus in culture remains unknown. We hypothesized that if… read more here.
Keywords: empiric vancomycin; staphylococcus; staphylococcus aureus; blood cultures ... See more keywords