Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Arterial Catheter Biofilm in ICU's Patients Using Optical Coherence Tomography
Recruiting
Observational Study
Biofilms
Arterial Catheterization, Peripheral
Bacteremia
Tomography, Optical Coherence
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
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier William Morey - Chalon sur Saône · Other
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About This Trial
29.3% of bacteremias in intensive care units (ICU) are linked to vascular devices, including 7.7% to arterial catheters, with an influence on both morbility and mortality.
It is now accepted that biofilm as a role on bacterial development on inner surface of vascular devices but there is yet a lack of clinical relevant data documenting a causal relation between biofilm formation and bacteremias.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient or relative informed of the study and having declared their non-objection
* Patient over 18 years old
* Patient hospitalized in ICU with an arterial catheter
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient unable to express consent
* Patient whose collection of the arterial catheter i…
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