CompletedNot Applicable

An Investigation of the Effect of Types of Catheters on Bloodstream Infection in Patients With Major Burns: Prediction With Procalcitonin and Prognosis

Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

Bloodstream infections and catheter-related infections frequently occur in burn patients. It is important to correctly assess and manage these infections. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of catheter types used in major burn patients on bloodstream infections as well as to predict sepsis status and manage its prognosis using a procalcitonin biomarker.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Conscious and cooperative (based on the Glasgow coma score; eyes open spontaneously (E): 4, obeys commands (M): 6, oriented verbal (V) response: 5; and E4M6V5); * Enterally fed, aged over 18 years; * No antibiotic treatment from hospitalization to discharge; * Meets the major burn class standards defined by the American Burn Association; and * Stable hemodynamic values and vital signs with no need for inotropic medication. Exclusion Criteria: * Organ dysfunctions or multiple organ failures • Antibiotics treatment

What they're measuring

Level of procalcitonin

Timeframe: Each participant will be evaluated for 4 weeks

Level of thrombocyte

Timeframe: Each participant will be evaluated for 4 weeks

Level of leukocyte

Timeframe: Each participant will be evaluated for 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05581316

SponsorHasan Kalyoncu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-01

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