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King MA, Cross SJ, Morton TH, Hijano DR, Greene WL, Sun Y, Tang L, Pauley JL, Bourque MS, Christensen AM. Evaluation of Continuous Infusion Vancomycin in a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Population. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2024; 43:520-524. [PMID: 38359358 PMCID: PMC11098708 DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000004278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Continuous infusion vancomycin (CIV) may benefit children who are unable to achieve therapeutic concentrations with intermittent vancomycin dosing and may facilitate outpatient administration by alleviating the burden of frequent dosing intervals. Previous studies have used variable dosing regimens and steady-state concentration goals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the total daily dose (TDD) of CIV required to achieve therapeutic steady-state concentrations of 15-25 µg/mL in pediatric hematology/oncology patients. METHODS A single-center retrospective study was performed for patients treated with CIV from January 2017 to June 2019. The primary outcome was the TDD required to achieve therapeutic steady-state concentrations on CIV. Secondary outcomes included time to reach therapeutic steady-state concentrations, CIV indications and adverse events associated with CIV. RESULTS Data were collected for 71 courses of CIV in 60 patients. Median patient age was 4 years (range: 0.4-20 years). The median TDD required to achieve initial therapeutic concentrations was 50.3 mg/kg/d (interquartile range: 38.8-59.2) and was further divided into age-based cohorts. TDD in mg/kg was significantly lower in the older cohort ( P < 0.001), but there was no statistically significant difference between age-based cohorts with TDD in mg/m 2 ( P = 0.97). Median time to achieve first therapeutic concentration was 19.3 hours (range: 8.6-72.3 hours). The most common indication for CIV was ease of outpatient administration (69.0%). Acute kidney injury incidence was minimal (4.2%). CONCLUSIONS CIV is associated with rapid attainment of target concentrations in pediatric hematology/oncology patients and is safe and well tolerated.
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- Madeleine A. King
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
- Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Global Pediatric Medicine, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Cafaro A, Stella M, Mesini A, Castagnola E, Cangemi G, Mattioli F, Baiardi G. Dose optimization and target attainment of vancomycin in children. Clin Biochem 2024; 125:110728. [PMID: 38325652 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2024.110728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that has been adopted in clinical practice to treat gram-positive infections for more than 70 years. Despite vancomycin's long history of therapeutic use, optimal dose adjustments and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment in children are still under debate. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) has been widely integrated into pediatric clinical practice to maximize efficacy and safety of vancomycin treatment. Area under the curve (AUC)-guided TDM has been recently recommended instead of trough-only TDM to ensure PK/PD target attainment of AUC0-24h/minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) > 400 to 600 and minimize acute kidney injury risk. Bayesian forecasting in pediatric patients allows estimation of population PK to accurately predict individual vancomycin concentrations over time, and consequently total vancomycin exposure. AUC-guided TDM for vancomycin, preferably with Bayesian forecasting, is therefore suggested for all pediatric age groups and special pediatric populations. In this review we aim to analyze the current literature on the pediatric use of vancomycin and summarize the current knowledge on dosing optimization for target attainment in special patient populations.
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- Alessia Cafaro
- Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Section, Central Laboratory of Analysis, IRCCS Istituto Giannina, Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- UOC Servizio di Sperimentazioni Cliniche Pediatriche, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy; Department of Internal Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology Unit, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Infectious Disease Unit, Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Infectious Disease Unit, Department of Pediatrics, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Section, Central Laboratory of Analysis, IRCCS Istituto Giannina, Gaslini, Genova, Italy.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology Unit, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy; Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology Unit, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy; Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera, Genova, Italy
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Trends in bacterial bloodstream infections and resistance in immuno-compromised patients with febrile neutropenia: a retrospective analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2021; 180:2921-2930. [PMID: 33835249 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04056-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bacterial infections remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children. From the onset of fever, an early administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics is begun; this strategy could induce emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria (MDR). We describe the incidence and microbiological spectrum, including MDR bacteria of bacterial documented blood-stream infections (BSI) in immunocompromised children. A retrospective, descriptive study was conducted in a tertiary referral centre in France from January 2014 to December 2017. Our cohort included a large scale of patients with febrile neutropenia: haematological and oncological malignancies, haematopoietic stem cell transplantations, severe combined immunodeficiency syndromes. BSI were defined by positive blood culture samples associated with fever. Among 760 febrile neutropenia episodes in 7301 admitted patients, we identified 310 documented BSI with a mean of 7.4 BSI/1000 patient bed days. Only 2.9% BSIs were caused by MDR bacteria, none vancomycin resistant. Coagulase-negative staphylococci were identified in 49.7% BSI and Staphylococcus aureus caused 6.5% infections. Gram-negative bacilli accounted for 21.6% of isolated bacteria, Pseudomonas for 4.8%. The incidence of BSI annually decreased by 0.75% (p = 0.002).Conclusion: With a step-down strategy at 48 h of initial broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, we reported a low number of MDR bacteria, no deaths related to BSI. What is Known: • Bacterial bloodstream infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children • Multi-drug resistant bacteria are emerging worldwide. What is New: • Initial broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy with a step-down strategy at 48 h: no deaths related to bloodstream infections with a low number of resistant bacteria. • Parental and nurse stewardship to decrease bloodstream infections incidence with a drop of staphylococcal infections.
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Alonso-Moreno M, Mejías-Trueba M, Herrera-Hidalgo L, Goycochea-Valdivia WA, Gil-Navarro MV. Efficacy and Safety of Continuous Infusion of Vancomycin in Children: A Systematic Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10080912. [PMID: 34438962 PMCID: PMC8388768 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10080912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Vancomycin is used to treat a wide variety of infections within the pediatric population. In adults, continuous infusion of vancomycin (CIV) has been evaluated as an alternative to intermittent infusion of vancomycin (IIV) with potential advantages. In children, the use of CIV is increasing; however, data is currently limited. The objective is to provide efficacy and safety evidence for CIV within this population. The review was carried out following PRISMA guidelines. A bibliographic search was performed for studies on PubMed and EMBASE. Clinical trials and observational studies that reported clinical efficacy and/or target attainment of CIV in pediatrics were included. Articles were reviewed to assess their design and target population, characteristics of vancomycin treatment and the main findings in terms of safety and efficacy. A total of 359 articles were identified, of which seven met the inclusion criteria. All of them evaluated the target attainment, six assessed safety but only three assessed clinical efficacy. The best administration method for this antibiotic within the pediatric population is still unknown due to limited evidence. However, studies conducted thus far suggest pharmacokinetic advantages for CIV. Further investigation is required, in particular for studies comparing IIV with CIV for clinical efficacy and toxicity outcomes.
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- Marta Alonso-Moreno
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Seville, Spain; (M.A.-M.); (M.M.-T.)
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Seville, Spain; (M.A.-M.); (M.M.-T.)
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Farmacia, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBiS), Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Seville, Spain;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-955-012-095
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- Unidad de Pediatría de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Reumatología e Inmunología, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBiS), Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Seville, Spain;
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Farmacia, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBiS), Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Seville, Spain;
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Giorgia C, Lucio T, Alessandra M, Davide Z, Egidio B, Natalia M. Pentaglobin ® Efficacy in Reducing the Incidence of Sepsis and Transplant-Related Mortality in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9051592. [PMID: 32456295 PMCID: PMC7291252 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9051592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The 12-month mortality rate in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains high, especially with respect to transplant-related mortality (TRM), which includes mortality due to infection complications through the aplasia phase. The aim of this study was to determine whether the administration of Pentaglobin® could decrease TRM by lowering sepsis onset or weakening sepsis through the aplasia phase. One hundred and ninety-nine pediatric patients who had undergone HSCT were enrolled in our retrospective study. The patients were divided into two groups: the Pentaglobin group, which had received Pentaglobin® in addition to the standard antibiotic treatment protocol established for the aplasia phase, and the Control group, which received only the standard treatment. As compared to the control group outcome, Pentaglobin® led to a significant decrease in the days of temperature increase (p < 0.001) and a reduced infection-related mortality rate (p = 0.04). In addition, the number of antibiotics used to control infections, and the number of antibiotic therapy changes needed following first-line drug failure, were significantly lowered in the Pentaglobin group as compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). With respect to the onset of new infections following the primary infection detected, the Pentaglobin group showed a significant reduction for bacterial events, as compared to the control group (p < 0.03). Pentaglobin® use in patients undergoing HSCT seems to produce a significant decrease in infection-associated TRM rate.
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- Carlone Giorgia
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.G.); (T.L.); (B.E.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.G.); (T.L.); (B.E.)
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health - IRCC Burlo Garofolo, via dell’Istria 65/1, 34137 Trieste, Italy; (M.A.); (Z.D.)
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health - IRCC Burlo Garofolo, via dell’Istria 65/1, 34137 Trieste, Italy; (M.A.); (Z.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (C.G.); (T.L.); (B.E.)
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health - IRCC Burlo Garofolo, via dell’Istria 65/1, 34137 Trieste, Italy; (M.A.); (Z.D.)
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health - IRCC Burlo Garofolo, via dell’Istria 65/1, 34137 Trieste, Italy; (M.A.); (Z.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-040-378-5276/565; Fax: +39-040-378-5494
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Girand HL. Continuous Infusion Vancomycin in Pediatric Patients: A Critical Review of the Evidence. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2020; 25:198-214. [PMID: 32265603 DOI: 10.5863/1551-6776-25.3.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the use of continuous infusion vancomycin in pediatric patients. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION PubMed, Cochrane Library, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, and Google Scholar were searched to identify relevant published articles (1977 to November 2019) using the following search terms: vancomycin, neonates, pediatrics, infusion, continuous, administration, children, nephrotoxicity, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. All English-language primary references that evaluated continuous infusion vancomycin in pediatric patients were included in this review. DATA SYNTHESIS Vancomycin is typically administered with intermittent infusions, but continuous infusion is an alternative delivery method used to improve achievement of target serum concentrations. Fifteen articles were reviewed that evaluated continuous infusion vancomycin in pediatric patients. Study data were heterogeneous with limited evidence to support improved clinical or microbiologic outcomes as compared with intermittent dosing. Potential benefits and limitations of continuous infusions are discussed. CONCLUSIONS Currently available evidence is lacking to support routine implementation of continuous infusion vancomycin in pediatric patients. However, it is a therapeutic option in certain clinical conditions and could be beneficial for individuals with serious Gram-positive infections where rapid achievement of target serum concentrations is critical. Continuous infusions may also benefit individuals who do not achieve target concentrations or who experience significant red man syndrome with traditional dosing, particularly when high daily doses are required. Optimal dosing and ideal target serum concentrations have not been established and may vary for different populations. Future prospective randomized clinical trials should be performed to identify optimal dosing and monitoring regimens and determine comparative safety and efficacy with traditional intermittent dosing in various pediatric populations.
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Nix DE, Villanueva JE, Matthias KR. The importance of dosing interval in limiting vancomycin AUC with trough monitoring. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2019; 77:487-492. [DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxz180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- David E Nix
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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Sridharan K, Al-Daylami A, Ajjawi R, Ajooz HAA. Vancomycin Use in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital. Paediatr Drugs 2019; 21:303-312. [PMID: 31218605 DOI: 10.1007/s40272-019-00343-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vancomycin is one of the commonly used anti-microbial drugs in intensive care units (ICUs). Guidelines recommend maintaining therapeutic trough levels of vancomycin (10-20 mg/L). The success of achieving the recommended therapeutic concentration of vancomycin is influenced by several factors, and this is even more complex in children, particularly those admitted in the ICU. Hence, we carried out the present study in children admitted in the ICU who were administered vancomycin. METHODS We carried out a chart review of children admitted in the paediatric ICU unit of a tertiary care hospital over a period of 3 years. Information on their demographic factors, diagnoses, duration of hospital stay, vancomycin treatment (dose, frequency and time of administration) and concomitant drugs, and vancomycin trough levels were retrieved. Descriptive statistics were used for representing the demographic factors, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to assess the determining factors. RESULTS One-hundred and two children were identified, of whom 13 had renal dysfunction. Two-hundred and fifty-two vancomycin trough levels were available, of which only 25% were observed in the recommended range (10-20 mg/L) amongst patients without any renal dysfunction and 22% amongst patients with renal dysfunction. Vancomycin was administered intravenously at an average [standard deviation (SD)] dose (mg/dose) of 13 (3.9) mostly either thrice or four times daily. Even in patients receiving vancomycin as a definitive therapy, only 40.9% achieved the recommended trough levels. Lower trough levels were associated with an increased risk of mortality. Nearly 4% of the levels were above 20 mg/L (toxic range). Seven children were suspected to have acute kidney injury (AKI) during the course of therapy where the cumulative vancomycin dose and mortality rate was higher. Only one serum vancomycin level during augmented renal clearance was observed in the recommended range. All the patients received at least one concomitant drug that either had nephrotoxic potential or predominant renal elimination, and use of a greater number of such drugs was associated with an increased risk of AKI. CONCLUSION The current vancomycin dosing strategy is ineffective in achieving therapeutic trough levels in children admitted to the ICU. Sub-therapeutic vancomycin trough levels significantly increase the risk of mortality.
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- Kannan Sridharan
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.
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- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain.,Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain
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