Antibiotic Prophylaxis for PEG in Children

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2014-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate if a single i.v. dose of co-amoxiclav before PEG can reduce the incidence of peristomal wound infection in the paediatric population.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Azienda Policlinico Umberto I
• Treatments: Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibiotics, Antitubercular

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• All pediatric patients (0-18 years) who will refer for PEG placement to the endoscopy unit

Exclusion Criteria:

• Controindications for PEG

• Ongoing antibiotic treatment

• Antibiotic use within the past 4 days

• Illness too severe to allow the patient to participate

• Allergy to penicillin