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
Hauptverfasser: Sinclair, Elizabeth A., Yenokyan, Gayane, McMunn, Andrea, Fadrowski, Jeffrey J., Milstone, Aaron M., Lee, Carlton K. K.
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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
ISSN:1060-0280
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DOI:10.1177/1060028014549185