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sheilarich
28th June 2010, 07:33
What concentration do you dilute to in your practice, and do you have references to support that dilution? Neofax does not state a dilution, nor does Lexicomp except less than max of 10 mg/mL...

Thank you.

Stefan Johansson
28th June 2010, 11:55
10 mg/ml. No reference at hand, gone fishing (holiday)

JACK
1st July 2010, 15:14
You will find this informative:

http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/drugprotocols/GentamicinAdministration.htm (http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/drugprotocols/GentamicinAdministration.htm)