Weight-based loading of vancomycin in patients on hemodialysis.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/cir322.
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Abstract
We evaluated weight-based loading doses of vancomycin and resulting initial prehemodialysis concentrations. Modeling demonstrated modest correlation between dose administered, age, and initial concentration achieved. Actual body weight-based loading of vancomycin predictably achieves therapeutic initial concentrations in patients who receive hemodialysis.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
- Models, Statistical
- Renal Dialysis
- Vancomycin