Factors Associated With Acute Kidney Injury in Children Receiving Vancomycin
Background: As higher vancomycin doses have been used in children, concern for acute kidney injury (AKI) has increased. Data describing factors associated with AKI, particularly dose-related factors, are limited. Objective: To determine the incidence of AKI in children receiving intravenous vancomyc...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Annals of pharmacotherapy 2014-12, Vol.48 (12), p.1555-1562 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Background: As higher vancomycin doses have been used in children, concern for acute kidney injury (AKI) has increased. Data describing factors associated with AKI, particularly dose-related factors, are limited. Objective: To determine the incidence of AKI in children receiving intravenous vancomycin and to identify factors associated with increased odds of AKI. Methods: A retrospective review of patients admitted to a tertiary academic pediatric hospital from February 2009 to September 2010 was performed. Patients 3 months to |
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ISSN: | 1060-0280 1542-6270 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1060028014549185 |