Neurosurgery
Studies from University of Barcelona provide new data on neurosurgery
Published in Drug Week, January 12th, 2007
A new study, "Are higher vancomycin doses needed in venticle-external shunted patients," is now available. "Hydrocephalus is usually resolved by diverting cerebrospinal fluid through a surgically implanted intra-ventricular catheter (shunt). The aim of this study was to characterize vancomycin pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters and optimal dosage in shunted patients under vancomycin treatment," scientists in Barcelona, Spain report.
"Intensive Care and Neurosurgical Units. University Hospital. Retrospective data of vancomycin blood concentrations, demographics and biochemical parameters, from a Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) program, in ventricle-external shunted...
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Source: Drug Week (2007-01-12)
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