Study protocol: prediction of stroke associated infections by markers of autonomic control

DiscussionSince a general prophylactic antibiotic treatment after stroke is not recommended, results of this study could have essential implications for an early identification and hence, timely appropriate treating of stroke-induced infections.Trial registration: Pradiktoren fur die Sepsis - Pred Sep, German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00003392.

Source: BMC Neurology - January 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Dirk BrämerHeike HoyerAlbrecht GüntherSamuel NowackFrank BrunkhorstOtto WitteDirk Hoyer Source Type: research