Inhaled amikacin for severe Gram-negative pulmonary infections in the intensive care unit: current status and future prospects

Abstract Recently, the use of nebulized antibiotics in the intensive care unit, in particular amikacin, has been the subject of much discussion, owing to unconvincing results from the latest randomized clinical trials. Here, we examine and reappraise the evidence in favor and against this therapeuti...

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Main Authors: Antoni Torres, Anna Motos, Denise Battaglini, Gianluigi Li Bassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-1958-4