Appendix 1: Gentamicin and Vancomycin

NHS Dumfries & Galloway Antimicrobial Handbook
NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Neonates
• West of Scotland: Neonatal Vancomycin Guidance
• West of Scotland: Neonatal Gentamicin Guidance

Paediatrics (non-neonates)
• Paediatric Gentamicin: Prescribing, Administration and Monitoring Chart (DGRI)
• Paediatric Vancomycin: refer to BNF / liaise with pharmacy

• Further advice can be obtained through Pharmacy.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 20/02/2024

Next review date: 20/02/2026

Author(s): Dr Jon van Aartsen (Consultant Microbiologist), Dr Jed Bamber (Consultant Paediatrician).

Version: v1.0

Approved By: AMT (20.02.2024) and ADTC (28.02.2024)

Reviewer name(s): Dr Jed Bamber (Consultant Paediatrician), AMS Team.