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Bacterial cultures from tracheal aspirates (TA) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens can be used to assess patients with artificial airways for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). TA collection may be… Click to show full abstract
Bacterial cultures from tracheal aspirates (TA) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens can be used to assess patients with artificial airways for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI). TA collection may be advantageous in situations of limited resources or critical illness. Literature comparing these diagnostic modalities in pediatric populations is scarce.
Keywords:
lower respiratory;
respiratory tract;
comparison tracheal;
bronchoalveolar lavage
Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2022
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