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Routinely Collected Clinical Data and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Target Attainment

Routinely Collected Clinical Data and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Target Attainment and the Potential Role of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in UK Infection Management


Sponsor

Imperial College London

Enrollment

323 participants

Start Date

Mar 19, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary aim of the study is to determine the proportion of individuals receiving beta-lactam antibiotics at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in whom drug concentration targets are achieved.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

  • years of age or above.
  • Under follow-up for management of infection at Imperial College NHS Trust
  • Received a beta-lactam antibiotic within the last 48 hours (or are planned to start imminently).
  • Provides informed written consent see below, or lacks capacity to provide consent because of one of the following conditions (and declaration provided by personal consultee):
  • Delirium which may be caused or exacerbated by having an infection.
  • Suspected/confirmed central nervous system infection.
  • Critical illness requiring sedation and/or intubation and ventilation which is caused by or exacerbated by having an infection.

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Less than 18 years of age
  • Severe anaemia (Hb < 70g/l)
  • Platelets < 50x10\^9/l, INR >1.5 or other known blood clotting impairment
  • Patient with terminal diagnosis receiving palliative care input who may experience distress if approached for this study.
  • Enrolled in a clinical trial which stipulates exclusion from other studies including observational studies.
  • Patients with restricted liberty, prisoners or under legal protection.

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Locations(1)

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

London, United Kingdom

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