Abstract:Background:
High-dose methotrexate is part of the treatment of pediatric cancers. To reduce the risk of toxicity, supportive measures, including hydration and alkalinization, are recommended. At our institution, we switched from intravenous sodium bicarbonate to Lactated Ringers during a worldwide shortage.
Procedure:
This was a retrospective cohort of children who received high-dose methotrexate from January 1, 2016 to August 31, 2018. The primary outcome was the prevalence of delayed methotrexate clearance… Show more
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