Antimicrobial Stewardship Through MRSA Diagnosis in Emergency Department (ED) Patients With Abscesses
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Skin and Soft Tissue Infections |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/8/2015 |
| Start Date: | May 2011 |
| End Date: | September 2014 |
This study expands upon pilot data for feasibility since May 2011. The study aims to
evaluate the effect of rapid test availability on use of targeted spectrum antibiotics for
non-MRSA abscesses in ambulatory patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The
multi-institutional study will assess the feasibility of providing the GeneXpert® MRSA/SA
SSTI assay to the ED and evaluate the impact of delivering the test result to clinicians in
real-time on patient management decisions regarding the use of antimicrobial agents.
Patients are randomized to standard culture (control arm) or to the GeneXpert® assay plus
standard culture.
evaluate the effect of rapid test availability on use of targeted spectrum antibiotics for
non-MRSA abscesses in ambulatory patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The
multi-institutional study will assess the feasibility of providing the GeneXpert® MRSA/SA
SSTI assay to the ED and evaluate the impact of delivering the test result to clinicians in
real-time on patient management decisions regarding the use of antimicrobial agents.
Patients are randomized to standard culture (control arm) or to the GeneXpert® assay plus
standard culture.
Inclusion Criteria:
- adults 18 years or older with community onset abscess
Exclusion Criteria:
- previous treatment for same abscess in past 14 days
- postoperative infection
- inability to provide informed consent
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