Empirical use of vancomycin in neonates. Risks greater than benefits

Authors

  • Víctor Garay Gutiérrez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61651/rped.2017v69n1p36-42

Keywords:

Vancomycin, Infant, Newborn

Abstract

Vancomycin is a frequently prescribed antimicrobial drug in neonatal intensive care units. Its empiric use has been evaluated by comparing its risks. Being the risks greater than the benefits it is important to preserve its use for resistant bacterial infection in neonates and nosocomial severe infections.

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Published

2017-12-31

How to Cite

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Garay Gutiérrez V. Empirical use of vancomycin in neonates. Risks greater than benefits. Rev Peru Pediatr [Internet]. 2017 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];69(1):36-42. Available from: https://pediatria.pe/index.php/pedperu/article/view/277

Issue

Vol. 69 Num. 1 (2017)

Section

REVIEW

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