Pediatric cardiology
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Pediatric cardiology · Jul 2008
Medication dosing and renal insufficiency in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit: impact of pharmacist consultation.
Pediatric patients who have undergone cardiac surgery are at risk for renal insufficiency. The impact of pharmacist consultation in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) has yet to be defined. Patients admitted to the pediatric cardiac ICU at our institution from January through March of 2006 were included. ⋯ The monetary impact of pharmacist interventions, in doses saved, was approximately $12,000. Pharmacist consultation can result in improved dosing of medications and cost savings. The youngest patients are most at risk for inappropriate dosing.