Nursing behaviors related to vancomycin and aminoglycoside administration

Medsurg Nurs. 2012 Nov-Dec;21(6):378-82, 384.

Abstract

The assessment of a program to promote appropriate knowledge and behaviors related to vancomycin and aminoglycoside administration by direct-care nurses working on the intensive care and a medical-surgical unit of one regional medical center is reported.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aminoglycosides / administration & dosage*
  • Aminoglycosides / pharmacokinetics
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vancomycin / administration & dosage*
  • Vancomycin / pharmacokinetics
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Aminoglycosides
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Vancomycin