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Fluconazole Prophylaxis in NICU Guidelines by Ayat Elgindy is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides guidelines for using fluconazole as invasive candidiasis prophylaxis in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It identifies high-risk neonates that should receive prophylaxis, including those weighing less than 1000g or between 1500g-1000g with risk factors. The recommended fluconazole dose is 3-6 mg/kg/dose intravenously or orally once daily for 4-6 weeks or until intravenous access is no longer needed. Practitioners are guided to follow these evidence-based procedures to safely p

Author

Ayat Elgindy

Language

EN