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ForwardPulse: Vancomycin dosing regimen continuous vs intermittent
New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
The use of continuous versus intermittent dosing of vancomycin has sparked considerable controversy within the medical community. Some data suggest continuous dosing may be more beneficial for patients with renal impairment, while other studies indicate no significant differences in pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic outcomes between the two methods. This continuing education (CE) program will explore the evidence on both sides of the debate, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary for improved clinical decision-making based on evidence-based medicine
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Differentiate between intermittent and continuous dosing strategies.
2. Analyze the impact of dosing intervals on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
3. Apply clinical decision-making skills through the integration of evidence-based medicine.
Additional Information
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New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
The use of continuous versus intermittent dosing of vancomycin has sparked considerable controversy within the medical community. Some data suggest continuous dosing may be more beneficial for patients with renal impairment, while other studies indicate no significant differences in pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic outcomes between the two methods. This continuing education (CE) program will explore the evidence on both sides of the debate, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge necessary for improved clinical decision-making based on evidence-based medicine
Erika Howard, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.