Determinants of prescription and choice of empirical therapy for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia

Rello, J.; Ulldemolins, M.; Lisboa, T.; Koulenti, D.; Manez, R.; Martin-Loeches, I.; De Waele, J.; Putensen, C.; GÜVEN, Muhammet; Deja, M.; Diaz, E.

doi:10.1183/09031936.00093010

Determinants of prescription and choice of empirical therapy for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia

Rello J., Ulldemolins M., Lisboa T., Koulenti D., Manez R., Martin-Loeches I., ...More

EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL, vol.37, no.6, pp.1332-1339, 2011 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 37 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1183/09031936.00093010
Title of Journal : EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
Page Numbers: pp.1332-1339
Keywords: Antibiotic policy, appropriate treatment, combination therapy, hospital-acquired pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, INFECTIONS, DIAGNOSIS, IMPACT

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to assess the determinants of empirical antibiotic choice, prescription patterns and outcomes in patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)/ ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in Europe.