Quantifying Empiric Vancomycin Overuse in Two Tertiary Care Pediatric Intensive Care Units

Authors

Diden Meyahnwi MD, Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport HospitalFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Vancomycin is among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in US children’s hospitals. When used empirically for sepsis, vancomycin primarily targets methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). We aimed to quantify empiric vancomycin overuse among critically ill children with suspected sepsis.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1478

Publication Date

12-2023

Recommended Citation

Meyahnwi, Diden MD, "Quantifying Empiric Vancomycin Overuse in Two Tertiary Care Pediatric Intensive Care Units" (2023). Abstracts. 8.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/abstract_presentations/8