CompletedNot Applicable

Rapid Detection of Staphylococcus Aureus in Burn Patients

United States218 participantsStarted 2010-05-30

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if rapid early detection of the bacteria causing sepsis in burn patients improves patient outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 20% or \> TBSA burns at hospital admission * will require BC during hospital stay * Patient/surrogate able to sign consent Exclusion Criteria: * allergic to nafcillin, cefazolin, vancomycin, linezolid, and/or daptomycin * on antibiotic(s) prior to first BC

What they're measuring

Correlation of PCR results with blood culture results

Timeframe: 72 hours after positive blood culture results

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01140269

SponsorAmerican Burn Association

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-29

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