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How to interpret vancomycin random levels?

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According to institutional guidelines, vancomycin troughs below certain levels are associated with inadequate therapy and increased bacterial resistance. However, interpreting a random vancomycin level requires a different clinical approach, as it may be the primary monitoring tool for patients receiving a continuous infusion, experiencing unstable renal function, or undergoing hemodialysis.