Antimicrobial Renal Injury in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: β-Lactams vs. Vancomycin

Antimicrobial Renal Injury in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: β-Lactams vs. Vancomycin

Vancomycin trough (Vt) concentrations of 15–20 mcg/mL have been associated with an increased rate of renal injury in adults. Current data in pediatrics suggests Vts of 15–20 mcg/mL do not increase the risk of renal injury in children admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The primary o...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey J. Cies, Wayne S. Moore II, Venkat Shankar, Arun Chopra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-11-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
renal injury
vancomycin
pediatric
β-lactam
pRIFLE
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/2/4/276

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