Investigating the microbiological contamination of drugs administered for anaesthesia in the operating theatre

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Heathcare associated infection due to microbiological contamination of intravenous drugs administered during anaesthesia; Anaesthesiology - Other anaesthesiology; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000040763
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Auckland

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-01-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Anaesthetic consultants and registrars who agree to take part in the study

Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The detection, identification and enumeration of microorganisms from IV drugs administered during anaesthesia. <br>A commercial sterile 0.2micron filter unit will be incorporated into the IV line; all drugs except antibiotics and propofol (due to its pharmaceutical characteristics) will be administered through this filter unit. At the conclusion of the case the filter unit will be disconnected from the IV and removed for further analysis. In the laboratory the filter unit will be back-flushed with a test solution and the eluate examined for contamination. This method has been validated.[The filter unit will be inserted into the IV administration line at the beginning of the case (just after the patient is transported into theatre) and removed at the end (as the patient is revived). The laboratory testing will commence after this time.]