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The Efficacy and Safety of Using Nebulized Antibiotics in Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Benha Journal of Applied Sciences (BJAS)Benha Journal of Applied Sciences (BJAS) Benha Journal of Applied Sciences (BJAS) • 2020
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1O.S.Arafa, 2T.S.Essawy , 3B.M.Aglan and 4E.A.Attaya
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Abstract
Development of ventilator- associated pneumonia [VAP] is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. VAP mortality ranges between 5.8% and 27% [1].
Routine administration of intravenous antibiotics does not reach a bactericidal concentration in lung tissues. intravenous antibiotics are mainly detected in respiratory segments of lungs, but not in sputum. [2].
This study was conducted on 60 patients who were admitted to critical care department at Benha University Hospital and diagnosed with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia [VAP]. patients were divided into two groups: Group A included 30 patients have received only systemic antibiotics and Group B included 30 patients have received systemic and nebulized antibiotics.
In this study the clearance of organism, resistance, superinfection and combined [resistance and super infection] were significantly different in group A vs. B .
There was significant decrease regarding creatinine level in group B vs. A .
There were significant reduction in duration of MV and length of ICU stay in group B vs. A.
Nebulized Amikacin plus ceftazidime are effective in the treatment of VAP.
Routine administration of intravenous antibiotics does not reach a bactericidal concentration in lung tissues. intravenous antibiotics are mainly detected in respiratory segments of lungs, but not in sputum. [2].
This study was conducted on 60 patients who were admitted to critical care department at Benha University Hospital and diagnosed with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia [VAP]. patients were divided into two groups: Group A included 30 patients have received only systemic antibiotics and Group B included 30 patients have received systemic and nebulized antibiotics.
In this study the clearance of organism, resistance, superinfection and combined [resistance and super infection] were significantly different in group A vs. B .
There was significant decrease regarding creatinine level in group B vs. A .
There were significant reduction in duration of MV and length of ICU stay in group B vs. A.
Nebulized Amikacin plus ceftazidime are effective in the treatment of VAP.