Antibiotics Resistance
Conditions
Brief summary
Antibiotics resistance has become a global health challenge especially in third world countries. The main causes of antibiotics resistance are the improper use or overuse of antibiotics, the lack of skilled public health workers and poor hygiene standards. Resistance to antibiotics reduces the effectiveness of these treatments and has a negative impact on hospital systems especially in intensive care settings. Medical intensive care unit (MICU) is commonly known as a hotbed of infections in high-risk healthcare environments ICU patients are especially prone to infections because of the various invasive procedures they undergo,including vascular access, mechanical ventilation, and intubation.
Interventions
DRUGAntibiotics
Bacterial culture (sputum ,blood and pleural fluid) Antibiotics sensitivity tests
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All patients will be admitted at respiratory ICU with respiratory infection who have been treated with antibiotics and patients in whom adequate respiratory specimen is obtained will be included in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who are HIV positive, who can't provide adequate respiratory specimen, patients who are not on antibiotics and patients who die within 48 hours after admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns of Antibiotics Resistance | 6months to 1 year | Number of resistance to antibiotics among ICU patients |
Outcome results
None listed