TABLE 3.
Correlation of patient weight versus projected difference in weight-adjusted infusion volumes between variable concentration and standard concentration medications in infants weighing less than 20 kg
| Drug | n | Pearson’s correlation (r) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 0.160 | 0.163 |
| Dopamine | 13 | –0.295 | 0.328 |
| Adrenaline | 7 | 0.312 | 0.495 |
| Fentanyl | 12 | 0.120 | 0.711 |
| Milrinone | 13 | 0.350 | 0.241 |
| Morphine | 30 | 0.062 | 0.746 |
| Vasopressin | 3 | 0.107 | 0.932 |
r>0.8 signifies a significant correlation between patient weight and the difference in weight-based infusion volumes using standard concentrations versus variable concentrations. n Number of infusions