Variable: Mean doses
Before intervention: 10.10
After intervention: 8.90
Variable: Mean grams
Before intervention: 9.70
After intervention: 8.70
Variable: Mean cost
Before intervention: $92.96
After intervention: $80.62
Variable: Adverse drug events
Before intervention: 82
After intervention: 14
Variable: Length of stay (days)
Before intervention: 7.0
After intervention: 6.6
Variable: Days of excess dose
Before intervention: 4.7
After intervention: 2.9
Source: Evans RS, Pestotnik SL, Classen DC, et al. Evaluation of a computer-assisted antibiotic dose monitor. Ann Pharmacother 1999;33(10):1026-31.