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Y-Site Compatibility Of Vancomycin And Piperacillin/ Tazobactam At Commonly Utilized Pediatric Concentrations, Kristen Nichols, Michael Demarco, Michael Vertin, Chad Knoderer
Y-Site Compatibility Of Vancomycin And Piperacillin/ Tazobactam At Commonly Utilized Pediatric Concentrations, Kristen Nichols, Michael Demarco, Michael Vertin, Chad Knoderer
Kristen R. Nichols
Background: Vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam are common empiric antibiotics in hospitalized pediatric patients. Studies evaluating intravenous (IV) compatibility at various concentrations show inconsistent results. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the Y-site compatibility of vancomycin 10 mg/mL and piperacillin/tazobactam 112.5 mg/mL. Methods: Vancomycin (10 g vial) was reconstituted using sterile water for injection (SWFI) and diluted with 5% dextrose in water (D5W) to a final concentration of 10 mg/mL in an evacuated IV bag. Piperacillin/tazobactam (40.5 g vial) was reconstituted and diluted with SWFI to a final concentration of 112.5 mg/mL (100 mg/mL piperacillin) in an evacuated IV …
Outcomes Of Extended-Infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam In Pediatric Patients., Kristen R. Nichols, Katie Andricopulos, Ashley S. Crumby, Elaine G. Cox, Chad A. Knoderer
Outcomes Of Extended-Infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam In Pediatric Patients., Kristen R. Nichols, Katie Andricopulos, Ashley S. Crumby, Elaine G. Cox, Chad A. Knoderer
Kristen R. Nichols
Poster presented at: ID Week 2013, October 2013, San Francisco, California.