Characterization of biofilms on extracorporeal life support system (ECLS) cannulae and their relevance to bacteremia or fungemia.

• Conditions: A49.9; B49; Bacterial infection, unspecified; Unspecified mycosis

• Registration Number: DRKS00024842
• Lead Sponsor: Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin Universitätsklinikum Essen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-04-12
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Written informed consent by the study participant or the participant's legally appointed representative,
older than 18 years,
ECLS therapy

Exclusion Criteria

Refusal to participate in the study
younger than 18 years

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary objective of this study is to detect biofilms on the ECLS/ECMO cannulas.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
In addition, it will be investigated whether the removal of the cannulas leads to bacteremia or fungemia.