Audit of aminoglycosides usage.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2002 May; 69(5): 385-8
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81057
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study was aimed to evaluate the usage patterns of aminoglycosides in pediatric patients for their appropriateness.METHODS:
A retrospective review was conducted over a period of six months at J.S.S. Hospital, Mysore. Patients who received parenteral aminoglycosides and below the age of 12 years were included in this study.RESULTS:
A total of 197 pediatric patients were evaluated for the appropriateness and was found to be 72%, 86%, 85%, 43% & 53% for indication, dose, duration, safety and cost effectiveness respectively. Majority of the patients were treated with gentamicin (53%). The most frequent indication was respiratory tract infections (50%).CONCLUSION:
Effort was made to encourage judicious and quality use of aminoglycosides among the pediatricians of J.S.S. Hospital to ensure better patient care by implementation of the aminoglycosides guidelines.
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Assunto principal:
Pediatria
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Padrões de Prática Médica
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Amicacina
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Gentamicinas
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Estreptomicina
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Criança
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de Prática Clínica
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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