Routine tracheal aspirates and adequacy of initial antibiotherapy of ventilator-associated pneumonia

L. Papazian, F. Michel, S. Donati, J. M. Sainty, M. Gainnier (Marseille, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Epidemiology, therapy and outcome of infections in the ICU
Session: Epidemiology, therapy and outcome of infections in the ICU
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 227
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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