Heterogeneous approach to nebulization of antimicrobial agents in mechanically ventilated adults in a German tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional survey.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
; 40(2): 419-421, 2021 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-32885292
ABSTRACT
There is lack of standardization of practices and limited evidence on efficacy and safety of nebulization of antimicrobials. We sought to determine inhalation practices in one tertiary care hospital by performing a cross-sectional survey. Eleven adult ICUs were included in the analysis. Three units followed established protocols. Ventilation circuit filters were exchanged at least daily in all but one units. Dosages of aminoglycosides and CMS depended on indication and unit. Nebulization of antimicrobials was generally regarded as safe and efficacious. Our data indicate that approach to nebulization of antimicrobials may be heterogeneous even in a single center.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Nebulizadores e Vaporizadores
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Ventiladores Mecânicos
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Pneumonia Associada a Assistência à Saúde
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Unidades de Terapia Intensiva
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article