Determinants of prescription and choice of empirical therapy for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia

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.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 1332-1339
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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