The protective role of the administration of antibiotics on the occurrence of sepsis after removal of ventral venous catheters in neonates.

The protective role of the administration of antibiotics on the occurrence of sepsis after removal of ventral venous catheters in neonates. - Sepsis prevention after removal of CVC in neonates.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON31570

Enrollment

266

Registered

2008-03-11

Start date

2007-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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Conditions

sepsis

Interventions

Neonates are randomized to either a group that receives antibiotics at the moment of removal of the catheter or to a group that does not receive antibiotics.

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 11 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Insertion of central venous catheter

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: None

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
All neonates are followed for at least 72 hours after removal of the central venous catheter to study the occurrence of clinical signs of infection and follow laboratory parameters indicative of infection (C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, blood leukocytes count).	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)