Mr. Hakim is a 2016 PharmD candidate and Dr. Barnett is an assistant professor of pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Barnett is also a clinical pharmacist at the William S. Middleton VAMC. For topic suggestions, feedback, or questions, contact Dr. Barnett at susanne.barnett@wisc.edu.
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Given the management challenges associated with P aeruginosa infections, it is important for clinicians to recognize patients who may have or be at risk of infection with P aeruginosa and use appropriate dosing regimens to effectively manage infections and improve patient outcomes.
Additional Note An earlier version of this article appeared in the Pharmacy Related Newsletter: The Capsule, of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.
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