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NCT Number: NCT03046082

Anaerobic Antibiotic Usage for Pneumonia in the Medical Intensive Care Unit

Observation of prescription usage of anaerobic antibiotics for patients admitted to the ICU with pneumonia.

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Key information

Conditions

Pneumonia Infections Lung Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Pneumonia is a common admitting diagnosis in the intensive care unit (ICU). When aspiration is suspected, antibiotics to cover anaerobes are frequently used , but in the absence of clear risk factors, current guidelines have questioned their role. It is unknown how frequently these guidelines are followed.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ICU patients with diagnosis of pneumonia

Exclusion criteria

  • patients with abdominal infections such as c diff.

Treatment and study plan

Antibiotics

Drug

Observation of antibiotic types given to patients with pneumonia.

Primary outcomes

  1. Usage of anaerobic antibiotics

    Time frame: 6 months

    Percent of patients receiving inappropriate anaerobic antibiotics

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Henry Ford Health System

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Feb 8, 2017
Registry last updated
Nov 30, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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