Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Incidence, Microbiology and Outcome of Ventilator-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Incidence, Microbiology and Outcome of Ventilator-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Objectives: To determine the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on incidence, microbiology, and outcomes of ventilator-associated lower respiratory tract infections (VA-LRTI). Methods: Planned ancillary analysis of TAVeM study, including 2960 consecutive adult patients who receiv...

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Main Authors: Anahita Rouzé, Pauline Boddaert, Ignacio Martin-Loeches, Pedro Povoa, Alejandro Rodriguez, Nassima Ramdane, Jorge Salluh, Marion Houard, Saad Nseir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ventilator-associated
lower respiratory tract infections
pneumonia
tracheobronchitis
mechanical ventilation
intensive care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/2/165

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