Importance of appropriate initial antibiotic therapy and de-escalation in the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia
Inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy in nosocomial pneumonia is associated with higher mortality, longer hospital stays and increased healthcare costs. The key pathogens associated with these adverse outcomes include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Acineto...
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| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2007-08-01
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| Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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| Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/16/103/33 |