Do probiotics help prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Jie Zhao, Lei-qing Li, Cheng-yang Chen, Gen-sheng Zhang, Wei Cui, Bao-ping Tian

Source: ERJ Open Res, 7 (1) 00302-2020; 10.1183/23120541.00302-2020
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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