Health Condition 1: A488- Other specified bacterial diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Serum Procalcitonin test: Before starting the antibiotic treatment and at the time of discharge
Control Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE
Sponsors
DrNupoor Sanjaykumar Meher
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with swelling of the face and/or neck that suggested an abscess or cellulitis complaining of one or more of the following symptoms: a compromised airway, restricted mouth opening, dysphagia, or body temperature greater than 38 °C will be admitted and will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient unwilling to be a part of the study. Patients with non-maxillofacial infection. Known cases of neuroendocrine tumors, medullary thyroid cancer, small cell lung cancer, carcinoid syndrome, noninfectious systemic inflammation like inhalational injury, pulmonary aspiration, pancreatitis, heat stroke, mesenteric infarction, trauma, mechanical injury, burns, recent surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Procalcitonin level can be increased at the time of admission due to presence of active infection The level can define the status of systemic spread of infection & aid to decide the antibiotic regimeTimepoint: PCT test will be done at the time of admission | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Procalcitonin level can be decreased at the time of discharge due drainage of pus & administration of antibiotics Antibiotics can be stopped after PCT level is decreased to avoid antibiotic resistance due to overdosageTimepoint: PCT test will be done at the time of discharge | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr.Nupoor Sanjaykumar Meher
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune
Outcome results
None listed