Hospitalized cancer patients who have a fever Cancer patient Fever Bacterial infection Clinical characteristics Procalcitonin
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Department of Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 or above, in-patient setting. 2. Diagnosed with solid tumor and undergone chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment. 3. Has a fever, defined by a body temperature over 37.8 Celsius degree via axilla or more than 38.3 Celsius degree via oral, and meets ANY of these criteria 3.1 No previous fever event in this hospitalized visit. 3.2 The previous fever within the visit was over 30 days and did not currently receive antibiotics.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Cancer patients who are clinically suspicious of infection and intend to admit for septic workup. 2. Patient who did not have ANY bacterial culture testing.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bacterial infection Day 7 Positive culture on any bacterial culture specimens | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinically suspected bacterial infection Day 7 Clinically respond to antibiotics treatment but negative bacterial culture | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactJirawat Thanestada
Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
Outcome results
None listed