Effect of Gram Stain–Guided Initial Antibiotic Therapy on Clinical Response in Patients With Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.6136
Abstract: This randomized clinical trial compares the clinical response to Gram stain–guided vs guideline-based antibiotic therapy in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. read more here.
Keywords: clinical response; patients ventilator; gram stain; antibiotic therapy ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Epithelial Lining Fluid Concentration of Amikacin in Critically Ill Patients With Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1177/0885066618754784
Abstract: Introduction: Classically, aminoglycosides are known to have low penetration into the lung tissue. So far, no study has been conducted on human adult patients to evaluate amikacin concentration in epithelial lining fluid (ELF) of the… read more here.
Keywords: lining fluid; concentration amikacin; critically ill; patients ventilator ... See more keywords
The effect of different solutions in tracheal suctioning on the incidence of pneumonia in patients on the ventilator.
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DOI: 10.14715/cmb/2022.68.2.28
Abstract: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common nosocomial infection in patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU), leading to prolonged stay in the ICU, increased hospital costs, and mortality. This study aimed to compare the effect… read more here.
Keywords: pneumonia; effect; patients ventilator; normal saline ... See more keywords