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Problems with interpreting levels

In this article, Sally Tipping presents some of the problems when interpreting TDM results.
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In this step, we will explore some of the issues and challenges encountered when interpreting aminoglycoside TDM results.

Tables highlighting problems that can arise when interpreting test results, such as: patients missing doses, blood taken at inappropriate time compared to aminoglycoside dose, sample taken from same line used for the antimicrobial, changed doses without advice or nomogram used, no doctor/pharmacist checks before next dose and antimicrobial doses may be put on hold while waiting for results.

  • How do you think some of these problems could be avoided?

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