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Determinants of prescription and choice of empirical therapy for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia
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Rello J., Ulldemolins M., Lisboa T., Koulenti D., Mañez R., Martin-Loeches I., De Waele J.J., Putensen C., Guven M., Deja M., Diaz E.
Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 1332-1339		Full textPDF-fileAbstract

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The objectives of this study were to assess the determinants of empirical antibiotic choice, prescription patterns and outcomes in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)/ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in Europe.We performed a prospective, observational cohort study in 27 intensive care units (ICUs) from nine European countries. 100 consecutive patients on mechanical ventilation for HAP, on mechanical ventilation >48 h or with VAP were enrolled per ICU.Admission category, sickness... [View all]
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