Kalen B. Manasco

Beta-Lactam Dose Optimization Using Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Pediatric Patients

OBJECTIVE: Beta-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring (BL-TDM) is underused in pediatric patients where drug exposure is highly variable. This study evaluated the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment of BLs in pediatrics. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective ob...