Antiseptic-impregnated tracheostomy tube for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria: in-vitro and pilot study in humans
Abstract:Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the
most common causes of nosocomial infections and is associated with
prolonged hospitalization, increased health care costs, and high
mortality of critically ill patients during hospitalization in intensive
care units (ICUs). Objective: To characterize and evaluate
in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial and anti-biofilm
activity of an in-house tracheostomy tube impregnated with chlorhexidine
and violet crystal. Methods: The tracheostomy tubes were teste… Show more
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