Cefepime Vs. Ceftriaxone in orthopedics at Bugando

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Surgery; Orthopedic Surgical Site Infections; Orthopaedics

• Registration Number: PACTR201406000803420
• Lead Sponsor: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 230

Inclusion Criteria

1.All patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery at BMC during the study period
2.Patients who will consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. All patients with open contaminated fractures
2. Administration of any other antibiotic within the 7 days preceding surgery and/or at the time of surgery;
3.Known history of hypersensitivity to beta-lactams;
4.Renal insufficiency, immunodeficiency disorders, severe HIV infection, pregnancy and diabetes
5.Previous or preexisting infection of soft tissue, bone or at the site of the fracture

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified