Ongoing intravenous administration of vancomycin with regular measurement of the lowest blood concentration before the next dose to ensure therapeutic levels and minimize toxicity.
Used when a patient is already receiving IV vancomycin and the plan is to maintain this treatment while monitoring serum trough levels.
"IV vancomycin therapy continued with trough level monitoring. Obtain level prior to next dose."
Inpatient or outpatient settings where IV vancomycin is administered.
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