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Table 2 Parameter estimate for the base model without the addition of covariates

From: Optimizing gentamicin dosing in different pediatric age groups using population pharmacokinetics and Monte Carlo simulation

Parameter

Mean estimate of the final model ± SE

Central volume (Vc) (L)

2.01 ± 0.023

Peripheral colume (Vp) (L)

3.32 ± 0.28

Clearance (CL) (L/h)

1.15 ± 0.022

Intercompartmenral clearance (Q) (L/h)

0.75 ± 0.044

Between subject variability associated with Vc (%)

105%

Between subject variability associated with CL (%)

60%

Shrinkage Eta Vd

0.22

Shrinkage Eta Cl

0.066

Additional error (mg/L)

0.28