Table 2 Characteristics of infections, identified Gram-negative pathogens and β-lactam antibioticss
From: β-lactam antibiotic concentrations during continuous renal replacement therapy
Number of patients (n = 50) | |
|---|---|
Sites of infection | |
Lungs | 23 (46) |
Abdomen | 15 (30) |
Skin and soft tissues | 3 (6) |
Urinary tract | 1 (2) |
Other sites of infection | 5 (10) |
Positive blood cultures | 6 (12) |
Pathogens | |
Enterobacteriaceae | 17 (34) |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 18 (36) |
Acinetobacter baumannii | 3 (6) |
Antimicrobial treatment | |
Ceftazidime or cefepime | 7 (14) |
Piperacillin-tazobactam | 16 (32) |
Meropenem | 32 (64) |