@article{IR, author = {Tucker, Kendall and Ham, Young Yoon and Holmer, Haley K. and McCracken, Caitlin M. and Sukerman, Ellie and Lewis, James S., II and McGregor, Jessina C.}, url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/8301}, title = {Assessment of beta-lactam allergies as rationale for receipt of vancomycin for surgical prophylaxis}, publisher = {Oregon Health and Science University}, abstract = {Beta-lactam antibiotics are the drugs of choice for the majority of patients receiving antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical procedures. Despite evidence showing low cross-reactivity between classes of beta-lactams, patients with reported allergies commonly receive vancomycin as an alternative to avoid allergic reaction. The objective of this study was to identify potentially inappropriate use of vancomycin surgical prophylaxis among patients with reported beta-lactam allergies.}, number = {IR}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/pr76f4102}, recid = {8301}, address = {2020}, }