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Impact of 30 mg/kg Amikacin and 8 mg/kg Gentamicin on Serum Concentrations in Critically Ill Patients With Severe Sepsis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Sepsis
Interventions
Drug: 30 mg/kg amikacin or 8 mg/kg gentamicin
Registration Number
NCT02898961
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Brief Summary

Low first-dose peak serum concentrations of amikacin and gentamicin are commonly reported in ICU patients. The present study aimed to assess whether 30 mg/kg amikacin or 8 mg/kg gentamicin achieved target concentrations in ICU patients with severe sepsis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
63
Inclusion Criteria
  • ICU patient with severe sepsis
  • Treated with aminoglycosides
Exclusion Criteria
  • Renal replacement therapy
  • Allergy to aminoglycosides
  • Confirmed and/or suspected to have myasthenia
  • ICU-acquired neuromuscular disorder
  • Under guardianship
  • Prisoners
  • The patient has already participated in the present protocol

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
The study population30 mg/kg amikacin or 8 mg/kg gentamicinICU patients with severe sepsis treated with aminoglycosides were recruited. Intervention: 30 mg/kg amikacin or 8 mg/kg gentamicin
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence/absence of target peak serum concentration of aminosides30 minutes after the end of the infusion.

Achievement of targeted peak serum concentration?

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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