Gentamicin:
Intravenous aminoglycoside
ECMO Dose Adjustment:
YES—consider repeat load if on therapy when cannulated
Renal Impairment Dose Adjustment*:
YES—a decreased dose may be warranted in some patients. Perform therapeutic drug monitoring to guide dosing
CRRT Dose Adjustment:
YES—the dose may need to be increased relative to the renal impairment dose. Perform therapeutic drug monitoring to guide dosing
Hepatic Impairment Dose Adjustment:
NONE
Adult Dose:
7 mg/kg IV every 24 hours, adjust dose based on therapeutic drug monitoring
Pediatric Dose:
adjust dose based on therapeutic drug monitoring
Neonatal Dose:
adjust dose based on therapeutic drug monitoring:
Gestational Age < 30 weeks:
Gestational Age 30 to 34 weeks:
Gestational Age ≥ 35 weeks:
*Dose adjustment will be dependent on acuity and severity of impairment