Publications by authors named "Matias Zamudio"
Medicina (B Aires)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effects of colistin on water and electrolyte balance in older hospitalized patients, finding significant disturbances.
- Out of 89 patients, 77.5% experienced hypokalemia, with factors like older age and longer treatment duration contributing to potassium decline, while 79.5% had magnesium issues.
- The findings indicate that electrolyte levels normalize 72 hours after stopping colistin, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring of electrolytes and kidney function during treatment.
