Antibiotic Dosing in Geriatric Patients At the Emergency Department
Recruiting
Observational Study
Elderly Infection
Frailty
Frail Elderly Syndrome
Infection, Bacterial
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 75 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 180 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent · Other
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About This Trial
In this pilot study, we will investigate whether - with the current dosing regimens, used in the Ghent University Hospital - pharmacodynamic targets regarding beta-lactam antibiotics (more specific Amoxicilline-Clavulanate, Piperacillin-Tazobactam and Temocillin) are attained in frail patients admitted to the geriatric department.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients presenting at the emergency department and later on admitted to the geriatric department
* Patient age 75 years or older
* Patients with geriatric profile according to KATZ scale, G8 screening test or CIRS score.
* Patient receiving antibiotic treatment (amoxicillin-c…
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