The Pharmodynamic targets of Antibiotics in the advanced Kidney replacement therapies in Critical patients

Expiry Date
: 24/05/2029
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: 3.00 Points
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This study developed common antibiotic dosing recommendations for critically ill patients using 5 different techniques of KRT

Keywords: Antibiotics; Critically-ill, kidney replacement therapy (KRT)

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To predict optimal doses of five β-lactam antibiotics for various KRT regimens

Educational Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Various KRT regimens and its effect on five β-lactam antibiotics 

2. Understand the antibiotic doses & therapeutic targets for various KRT combinations. 

3. Aggressive PD targets in some of the drugs would result in plasma drug concentrations exceeding safety thresholds, thereby increasing the risk of neurotoxicity. 

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