Tracheal Aspirate as an Alternative Biologic Sample for Pharmacogenomics Testing in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients

• Main Authors: Katherine A. Hargreaves (Author), Victoria M. Pratt (Author), Elizabeth B. Medeiros (Author), Ty C. Lynnes (Author), Caitlin A. Granfield (Author), Todd C. Skaar (Author), Aiko Iwata‐Otsubo (Author), Emma M. Tillman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Patients in the pediatric intensive care unit are exposed to multiple medications and are at high risk for adverse drug reactions. Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing could help decrease their risk of adverse reactions. Although whole blood is preferred for PGx testing, blood volume in this population is...