Farmacia hospitalaria : órgano oficial de expresión científica de la Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria
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Assesment of dosage deviations of three ss-lactam antibiotics eliminated through the kidneys (meropenem, piperacillin/tazobactam and cefepime) by comparison of two prediction formulae, Cockroft-Gault (CG) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) with 24 h urinary creatinine clearance (CrCl(24h)), as a reference method. ⋯ The two renal function prediction formulae can be indistinctly used to optimize the ss-lactam antibiotics dose regimen, CG being the easiest one.
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Scientific collaboration is necessary for the advance of science. The purpose of this study is to analyse collaboration between authors and Spanish institutions in scientific studies published in Farmacia Hospitalaria, applying methodology derived from the analysis of social networks. ⋯ Analysis of the collaboration networks in Farmacia Hospitalaria has made it possible to identify the groups of authors and institutions in the area, as well as their relationships in terms of research and scientific publications. We propose to analyse the changes in these groups over a period of time, as well as to identify collaboration patterns in other national and international journals.
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To establish the level of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the service received by patients attending the Outpatient Pharmacy regarding the care received. ⋯ Although the Satisfaction Index is a useful indicator for identifying improvements, the reasons for dissatisfaction are also required as a complement to this information. Those aspects in need of improvement are the dispensing area and process and increased structural and human resources are required.
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Practice Guideline
[Summary of the GEIPC-SEIMC and GTEI-SEMICYUC recommendations for the treatment of infections caused by gram positive cocci in critical patients].
In recent years there has been an increase in infections caused by gram-positive cocci in critical patients, together with a rapid development of resistance to the antibiotics which are normally used to treat them. The objective is to prepare an antibiotic treatment guide for the most common infections caused by gram positive cocci in critical patients. This guide will help in the decision-making process regarding the care of such patients. ⋯ A summary of an evidence-based practical guide for the treatment of infections caused by gram-positive cocci in critical patients is presented.