Early antibiotic therapy is associated with a lower probability of successful liberation from mechanical ventilation in patients with severe acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Early antibiotic therapy is associated with a lower probability of successful liberation from mechanical ventilation in patients with severe acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract Background While antibiotic therapy is advocated to improve outcomes in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) whenever mechanical ventilation is required, the evidence relies on small studies carried out before the era of widespread antibiotic resistance. Furt...

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Main Authors: G. Deniel, M. Cour, L. Argaud, J. C. Richard, L. Bitker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-09-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Acute exacerbation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD
Mechanical ventilation
Ventilation weaning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-022-01060-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-022-01060-2

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