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The Distribution of Plasma Drug Concentrations of Beta-lactam Antibiotics in Intensive Care Unit Patients

Completed
Conditions
Sepsis
Registration Number
NCT02446392
Lead Sponsor
Linkoeping University
Brief Summary

In this project, intensive care unit (ICU) patients treated with beta-lactam antibiotics are included with the aim to investigate the potential underdosing in this patient group. Four regional ICU-clinics are recruiting consecutive patients (n=120) and samples are taken before the next dose is administered for three consecutive days.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Current treatment with beta-lactam antibiotics and admission to the ICU
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy, age below 18 years

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The rate of patients below 16mg/L for piperacillin-tazobactam, 2 mg/L for meropenem and 4mg/L for cefotaxim3 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mortality in relation to initial levels of beta-lactam antibiotics as defined in primary outcome30 days
The rate of patients below 100% time over MIC in relation to the bacteria causing the infection.3 days
Kidney function measured as eGFR in relation to initial levels of beta-lactam antibiotics as defined in primary outcome3 days
SAPS-score in relation to initial levels of beta-lactam antibiotics as defined in primary outcome3 days
Days in intensive care unit in relation to initial levels of beta-lactam antibiotics as defined in primary outcome30 days

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Intensive care unit

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Växjö, Sweden

Intensive Care Unit

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Linköping, Sweden

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