Abstract:Objective: Comparing BAL and antibiotic therapy with antibiotic therapy itself for treating VAP patients in ICU.
Methods: In this randomized clinical trial. The first group was treated using antibiotics and closed-suction was performed daily, using 50 cc of sterile normal saline. The second group was treated with antibiotics and daily closed-suction with 50 cc of sterile normal saline, plus bronchoscopic suction every other day. Patients of both groups were followed and investigated one, 3, 7, and 10 days afte… Show more
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