Article
Vancomycin use in a rural hospital: a 3-year retrospective study
Utilisation de la vancomycine dans un hôpital rural : une étude rétrospective de 3 ans
Spring 2015
Volume 20 - Issue 2
Megan Bollinger, Marsha Hamilton, Kurt Schroeder, Sonia Link, Jasmyn Nguyen
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 14–20
Content Summary
This retrospective study examines the use of vancomycin in a rural hospital over three years. It highlights the challenges of managing MRSA infections with limited antibiotic options and suggests the need for improved dosing strategies. The study underscores the importance of tailored antibiotic stewardship in rural settings.
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Infectious diseaseRural medicinePublic healthRemote medicineNorthern medicine