Ceftriaxone to prevent early pneumonia after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if the antibiotic ceftriaxone can prevent early pneumonia in patients on breathing machines after a serious brain injury.
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Who can take part
- 18 years or older
- Admitted to intensive care for a sudden brain injury (like from trauma or stroke)
- Very low consciousness level (Glasgow coma scale below 12)
- Had a breathing tube placed within 12 hours of being admitted
- Expected to need a breathing machine for at least 48 hours
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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