Clinical Effectiveness and Nephrotoxicity of Aerosolized Colistin Treatment in Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Pneumonia

Background: Colistin (polymyxin E) is active against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB). However, the effectiveness of inhaled colistin is unclear. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness and safety of aerosolized colistin for the treatment of ventilator-associated pneu...

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Main Authors: Seung Yong Park, Mi Seon Park, Chi Ryang Chung, Ju Sin Kim, Seoung Ju Park, Heung Bum Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine 2016-08-01
Series:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2016-00129.pdf