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Amikacin: Use, Risks, and Nursing Care by Kathleen Nichole Patoc is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria. Common indications include suspected or proven late-onset neonatal sepsis and infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative organisms resistant to other antibiotics. Side effects include kidney damage, hearing loss, numbness, tingling, muscle twitching or seizures. Nurses should assess for signs of infection, ensure proper hydr
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- Kathleen Nichole Patoc
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- EN