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Using Antibiotics Wisely - An Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

Antimicrobial Resistance | Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms | Late-Onset Sepsis, Neonatal

There are significant variations in antimicrobial consumption across Canadian Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Inappropriate and overuse of antibiotics can result in antimicrobial resistance and adverse outcomes among vulnerable neonatal populations. There are limited data on broad-spectrum antimicrobial use, multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) prevalence, and effective NICU-specific antimicrobial stewardship strategies. The aim of this study is to develop and implement NICU-specific antimicrobial stewardship strategies at both national and individual unit levels to promote optimal antimicrobial use and decrease the incidence of MDROs.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    22 to 44

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Very-low-birth-weight infants admitted to participating tertiary NICUs in Canada.

Exclusion Criteria:

* infants with major congenital anomalies

Study Location

Royal Alexandra Hospital
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Joseph Ting, MD, MPH

[email protected]
(780) 248-5408
Study Sponsored By
University of British Columbia
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04388293