Table 2 Performance characteristics of nomogram for predicting safe trough gentamicin levels (<1mg/l) in neonates given once daily gentamicin (4mg/kg)
n | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Positive Predictive Value (%) | Negative Predictive Value (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Derivation | 50 | 100 | 58 | 79 | 100 |
Validation | 39 | 92 | 14 | 66 | 50 |
Gestation >37 weeks | 89 | 94 | 61 | 78 | 87 |