Consider a loading dose in patients with sepsis or severe infections
Weight (kg) | Dose (~25 mg/kg x1) | Order in EPIC |
---|---|---|
>75 | 2,000 mg | Link 2 x 1,000 mg bags |
50-75 | 1,500 mg | Link 1 x 1,000 mg & 1 x 500 mg bags |
<50 | 1,000 mg | 1 x 1,000 mg bag |
Utilize EMR-based Vancomycin Kinetics calculator:
Use TBW, AdjBW