ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words Vancomycin
;
Overdose
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Continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration
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Newborn
;
Renal failure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We describe continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHD) with a high-flux membrane as a novel treatment modality for vancomycin overdose associated with renal insufficiency. CVVHD was used in a 6-day-old male with a solitary hypodysplastic kidney, suspected sepsis, and anuric renal failure who subsequently received an accidental tenfold overdose of vancomycin. We furthermore present evidence for the importance of countercurrent dialysis in addition to continuous hemofiltration for optimal vancomycin removal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004670050633
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