Endogenous Endophthalmitis in the Inpatient Setting
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | July 2010 |
| End Date: | June 2013 |
| Contact: | Theodore Leng, MD |
| Phone: | (650) 723-6995 |
Endogenous Endophthalmitis Rates, Clinical Course, and Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to determine the rate of endogenous endophthalmitis in patients
admitted to Stanford Hospital with a systemic infection and positive blood cultures, as this
may improve the clinical care of this population of patients.
admitted to Stanford Hospital with a systemic infection and positive blood cultures, as this
may improve the clinical care of this population of patients.
Some patients admitted to the hospital have blood-borne infections. Occasionally, these
blood infections can end up inside the eye and cause an infection inside the eye (called
endogenous endophthalmitis).
Prior to modern and rapid treatment of systemic infections, the rate of endogenous
endophthalmitis was reported to be 37% in 1982. By 1997, the rate was reported to be 2.8%.
This study aims to determine the rate of endogenous endophthalmitis at Stanford Hospital in
the modern medical era in that our rates may be different as those reported in the
literature. This potential difference may be a reflection of treatment protocols and
antibiotics currently in use at Stanford Hospital.
blood infections can end up inside the eye and cause an infection inside the eye (called
endogenous endophthalmitis).
Prior to modern and rapid treatment of systemic infections, the rate of endogenous
endophthalmitis was reported to be 37% in 1982. By 1997, the rate was reported to be 2.8%.
This study aims to determine the rate of endogenous endophthalmitis at Stanford Hospital in
the modern medical era in that our rates may be different as those reported in the
literature. This potential difference may be a reflection of treatment protocols and
antibiotics currently in use at Stanford Hospital.
Inclusion Criteria:All patients admitted to Stanford Hospital that have a systemic
blood-borne infection and on which an Ophthalmology consult to rule out endogenous
endophthalmitis is performed will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:None
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