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Date Published: 27/01/2025
Online Published: 30/11/2024
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.60137/tmhvn.v69i66.148
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Vol. 69 No. 66
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Pham, V. H., Nguyen, D. K., Do, T. T. M., Duong, T. A., Pham, T. P., & Nguyen, B. H. (2024). “RED MAN SYNDROME”: CASE REPORT. Vietnam Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 69(66), 78-84. https://doi.org/10.60137/tmhvn.v69i66.148

“RED MAN SYNDROME”: CASE REPORT

Van Hiep Pham1, , Du Khanh Nguyen1, Thi Tra My Do1, Tuan Anh Duong1, Thi Phuong Pham1, Bich Huong Nguyen1
1 Bệnh viện Tai Mũi Họng Trung Ương

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Abstract

Introduction: Vancomycin infusion reaction, known as “red man syndrome”, is a common side effect of rapid intravenous Vancomycin administration and manifests in most cases several minutes after the first dose. in the treatment regimen. However, it is rare for this reaction to manifest during slow intravenous infusion. In general, this symptom subsides about 20 minutes after stopping vancomycin, however, more rarely, it can last from a few hours to a few days. Aim: This study aims to inform, discuss and analyze the relevance of continuous monitoring when taking this antibiotic, seeking to prevent the occurrence of side effects. Methods: Report the case of a patient who had a reaction to a vancomycin infusion two days after completing the treatment regimen. Results:The patient's report showed that side effects were partially relieved after 5 days from the onset of side effects and application of treatment measures. Conclusion: Therefore, in addition to adjusting the dosage of this medication according to renal function, it is extremely important that nurses are aware of the possibility of this adverse reaction in their nursing practice.

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Case study, Vancomycin, “red man syndrome”, nursing practice

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