Resources

• Gram-Positive Rapid Diagnostic Testing Guideline – Adult

  01/27/23

  Adult/Peds: Adult    

  Keywords: The purpose of this protocol is to describe the process whereby a pharmacist recommends targeted antibiotic therapy for Gram-positive bacteremia based on rapid laboratory testing.

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• Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Treatment

  01/17/23

    Organism: Bacteria  

  Keywords: VRE, vancomycin resistant, enterococcus, e.faecalis, e.faecium, daptomycin, Enterococcus

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• Inpatient Penicillin Allergy Assessment Guide

  01/13/23

      

  Keywords: Being labeled with a penicillin (PCN) allergy can lead to several negative health outcomes for patients; however, improving documentation of PCN allergies in the electronic medical record can mitigate some of this risk. This guideline provides an overview of the mechanism of penicillin allergy and cross- reactivity between beta-lactams. It also provides guidance for inpatient pharmacists on how to assess, risk-stratify, document the past reaction, and provide recommendations for antibiotic use in the setting of a penicillin allergy.

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• Pediatric Fever and Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia

  01/12/23

  Adult/Peds: Pediatric*    

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• De-escalation Checklist – Pediatric Fever and Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia

  01/12/23

  Adult/Peds: Pediatric*    

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• Selected Empiric Antibiotics for Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department or Urgent Care

  01/03/23

  Adult/Peds: Pediatric*    

  Keywords: This guidance is for use at UNC Children’s Hospital. Only the conditions specifically addressed are included. This document is intended for patients evaluated in the Emergency Department or Urgent Care and discharge home is planned. For dosing recommendations, we recommend using Lexi-Comp or consulting with Pharmacy or Pediatric Infectious Diseases as necessary.

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