The vancomycin nomogram and the collaborative practice protocol were reviewed and approved by the University of Colorado Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee and were implemented per the Colorado State Boards of Medicine and Pharmacy collaborative practice model agreement.
«Based on the variability of pharmacokinetic parameters and drug clearance, the two
Vancomycin nomograms developed to predict therapeutic Vancomycin concentrations in healthy adults did not accurately estimate dosage regimens in older children regardless of weight or age, and therefore should not be used to aid empiric dosing,» said Dr. Jessica Gillon.
Not exact matches
In adults,
nomograms are used to calculate the correct dosage of
Vancomycin based on a patient's weight and creatinine levels.
We undertook a quality improvement initiative at our institution to optimize initial
vancomycin dosing using a
nomogram and a pharmacy collaborative practice approach.