A randomized trial of diagnostic techniques for ventilator-associated pneumonia

Article Abstract:

A study compared the quantitative culture of bronchoalveolar-lavage fluid and culture of endotracheal aspirate in critically ill patients with suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia. Results showed that endotracheal aspiration with non-quantitative culture of the aspirate to diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia was associated with clinical outcomes and antibiotic use similar to those associated with bronchoalveolar lavage and quantitative culture of the bronchoalveolar-lavage fluid.

Science & research, Research, Patient outcomes, Antibiotics, Drug therapy, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Clinical report

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Quality of care in U.S. hospitals as reflected by standardized measures, 2002-2004

Article Abstract:

Hospitals' performance on 18 standardized indicators of the quality of care for acute myocardial infraction, heart failure, and pneumonia are examined. Consistent improvement in measures was observed reflecting the process of care for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure and pneumonia.

United Kingdom, Medical care, Medical care quality, Heart failure

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Diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia

Article Abstract:

Doctors propose a strategy for diagnosing and treating ventilator-associated pneumonia. This is pneumonia that occurs in patients who are on a mechanical ventilator. It is difficult to find accurate non-invasive diagnostic tests for this type of pneumonia.

Complications and side effects, Artificial respiration, Mechanical ventilation

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