title: A comparison of graphical nomogram methods with a computerized Bayesian analysis method in the interpretation of serum phenytoin concentrations.
abstract: A study was performed to compare the predictability of a reported Bayesian graphical method, the drug nomogram used in the Bayesian Computer Method and the Driessen Nomogram with that of a computerized Bayesian analysis method in the interpretation of serum phenytoin concentrations. It was found that the results generated by the graphical method were similar to those of the computer with a mean prediction error of 3.9 mg/day in the dose to achieve a concentration at steady-state of 20 ml/l. Overall the results of the graphical method were less biased and had more precision with a significant improvement in relative precision (P less than 0.01) than the initial estimate or Driessen methods.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001499:Bayes Theorem; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007700:Kinetics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin