Efficacy of Adjuvant Colistimethate Sodium Nebulization in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - A Randomized Controlled Study
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Background and Objective: The treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by multidrug resistant organisms is challenging even with appropriate intravenous antibiotics. The study was conducted to evaluate the effi cacy and safety of nebulised Colistimethate sodium (CS) in the treatment of Gram negative VAP.
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Anil Sachdev
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