Probiotics for the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

Probiotics for the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

Background: Presently, there is conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). This meta-analysis was conducted to update current clinical evidence and evaluate the efficacy and safety of probiotics for the prevention of VAP. Met...

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Main Authors: Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema, Abia Shahid, Muhammad Ayyan, Biah Mustafa, Afra Zahid, Maurish Fatima, Muhammad Ehsan, Farwa Athar, Natalie Duric, Tamas Szakmany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
meta-analysis
probiotics
synbiotics
ventilator-associated pneumonia
VAP
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/8/1600

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