Status:
COMPLETED
Kerlix Gauze Study in a Burn Trauma Unit and Its Effect on Healthcare Associated Infections in Burn Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Lucy A Wibbenmeyer
Collaborating Sponsors:
Medtronic - MITG
Conditions:
Burns
Wounds
Eligibility:
All Genders
1+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Kerlix AMD gauze will decrease the incidence of healthcare associated infections in burn patients. Kerlix AMD gauze will be applied to all patients wi...
Detailed Description
Infection continues to cause significant morbidity in burn patients. Among critically ill patient populations, burn patients have some of the highest rates of device related infections. The loss of in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- admitted to the burn unit with a burn or open wound and anticipated to have a length of stay greater than 48 hours
Exclusion
- pregnant or nursing women
- wound is considered unsuitable for study dressings as determined by primary physician
- use of Dakin's solution on wound
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
108 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00656708
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2011
Last Update
October 12 2018
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242