Nebulized antibiotics in mechanically ventilated patients: a challenge for translational research from technology to clinical care

Abstract Nebulized antibiotic therapy directly targets airways and lung parenchyma resulting in high local concentrations and potentially lower systemic toxicities. Experimental and clinical studies have provided evidence for elevated lung concentrations and rapid bacterial killing following the adm...

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Main Authors: Stephan Ehrmann, Jean Chastre, Patrice Diot, Qin Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-08-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-017-0301-6