title: Vancomycin: current perspectives and guidelines for use in the NICU.
abstract: Vancomycin is an important antibiotic agent that is being used with increasing frequency in the NICU. The nurse administering this agent must have adequate knowledge of the indications and pharmacologic actions of this product. Appropriate drug administration and patient assessment are also essential in maximizing therapy and reducing the risk of toxicity.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Fogarty
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: McClain
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis; D014640:Vancomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014640:Vancomycin