Overview

Does Antibiotic Prophylaxis at Urinary Catheter Removal Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

Status:
Enrolling by invitation
Trial end date:
2023-08-31
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
At the end of most urological procedures, the doctor inserts a urethral catheter for a period of up to 5 days. According to AUA's guidelines, prophylactic antibiotic is indicated during catheter removal. The aim of our study is to check the influence of the antibiotic treatment on urinary tract infections after catheter removal
Phase:
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Omri Schwarztuch Gildor
Treatments:
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime axetil
Penicillins
Sulfamethoxazole
Trimethoprim
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- performing urological operation for other reason

Exclusion Criteria:

- cannot give informed consent

- <18 years