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The Analysis of Factors Influencing the Vd of Imipenem in Septic Shock Patients

Completed
Conditions
Septic Shock
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03308214
Lead Sponsor
Southeast University, China
Brief Summary

The study measures the plasma concentrations of imipenem in septic shock patients and non-septic shock patients and observes hypoalbuminemia and the impact of the severity of critical illness on Vd

Detailed Description

Severe sepsis and septic shock are major causes of mortality in intensive care unit(ICU) patients.Correct and adequate antibiotic coverage is essential but can be complex as a result of fluid resuscitation, hypoalbuminemia, organ dysfunction, the application of extracorporeal support modalities and the impact of critical illness on pharmacokinetics(PK).Such changes will significantly distort the normal anti-biotic PK profile, resulting in drug exposure that is markedly different from the 'healthy volunteer.'The apparent volume of distribution is one of important PK parameters.Vd determines the loading dose. This review article considers these issues in detail, summarizing the key changes in antibiotic Vd in the critically ill, and providing general suggestions how to optimization of antibiotic dosing to manage Vd challenges.50 patients who receives the theapy of imipenem are included in this study.Whether hypoalbuminemia, organ dysfunction, the application of extracorporeal support modalities and the impact of critical illness on Vd will be evaluted.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  1. age between 18 years old and 80 years old;
  2. Admitted to the ICU;
  3. Patients diagnosed as septic shock requiring the therapy of imipenem(0.5g q6h or 1.0g q8h;
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Patient participated in another interventional trial before enrollment
  2. Allergy, hypersensitivity or a serious reaction to imipenem;
  3. Pregnancy.
  4. patients with ECMO and(or)CRRT.
  5. tumors.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
non-septic shockImipenemPatients with infection but not septic shock treat with Imipenem
septic shockImipenemPatients with septic shock treat with Imipenem
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the apparent volume of distributionDay1, Day 3, Day 7

The imipenem plasma concentrations are measured at different time to calculate Vd

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University

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Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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