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In January 2009, the publication of an updated vancomycin monitoring guideline1 gave clinicians a set of recommendations on: 1) timing of monitoring, 2) optimal trough concentration, 3) dosing to achieve optimal trough concentrations, 4) loading doses for complicated infections, 5) criteria for monitoring, and 6) frequency of monitoring.

Vancomycin Loading Doses in Morbidly Obese Patients

September 1, 2009

In January 2009, the publication of an updated vancomycin monitoring guideline1 gave clinicians a set of recommendations on: 1) timing of monitoring, 2) optimal trough concentration, 3) dosing to achieve optimal trough concentrations, 4) loading doses for complicated infections, 5) criteria for monitoring, and 6) frequency of monitoring.