Background We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of short-vs long-duration
antibiotic regimens for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Methods We searched …

Introduction Nebulized antibiotics are a promising new treatment option for ventilator-
associated pneumonia. However, more evidence of the benefit of this therapy is required …

Objective To explore the clinical impact and economic burden of hospital-acquired infections
(HAIs) in trauma patients using a nationally representative database. Design Retrospective …

Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is often more severe and life-threatening than
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The role of Streptococcus pneumoniae in CAP is …

Laboratory evidence suggests that intestinal permeability is elevated following either binge
ethanol exposure or burn injury alone, and this barrier dysfunction is further perturbed when …

Background The guidelines for initial empiric antimicrobial therapy for ventilator-associated
pneumonia (VAP) are highly dependent on the type of causative pathogen and the time of …

Die nosokomiale Pneumonie bleibt eine häufige Komplikation von
Krankenhausaufenthalten. Die meisten Daten liegen zur beatmungsassoziierten …

Die nosokomiale Pneumonie ist eine häufige Komplikation von Krankenhausaufenthalten.
Die meisten Daten liegen zur beatmungsassoziierten Pneumonie vor, aber auch auf …

Background We wanted to determine the impact of combined Clinical Pulmonary Infection
Score (CPIS) and a spot serum procalcitonin (PCT)-guided protocol to shorten the duration …

Objectives: Latest trials failed to confirm merits of nebulized amikacin for critically ill patients
with nosocomial pneumonia. We studied various nebulized and IV antibiotic regimens in a …