Question:
Annika A from Sweden asked on June 18, 2012:
Hello. What is the correct concentration of vancomycin in serum when treating peritonitis given through the dialysis fluid?
Answers:
Expert A, from (USA):
In many countries, given the resistance patterns of organisms, the desired serum level is in the range of 15-20 ug/ml.
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