High-Dose, Extended-Interval Gentamicin and Tobramycin for Pediatric Inpatients: A Survey of Canadian Hospital Pharmacists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of high-dose, extended-interval aminoglycosides, a common practice in adult populations, is less well established for pediatric patients. In younger populations, these drugs are often administered according to a multiple daily dosing method.

Objective

To characterize prescribing practices for aminoglycosides in pediatric inpatients across Canada, with a focus on high-dose, extended-interval regimens.

Methods

This study was based on an electronic survey of pharmacists representing Canadian health care delivery organizations that provided pediatric inpatient services, which was distributed in March 2015. Questions focused on demographic characteristics; indications for high-dose, extended-interval tobramycin or gentamicin; use of these regimens in pat

SUBMITTER: Roy C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5085321 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature