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Probiotic May Help Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
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As prophylaxis against ventilator-associated pneumonia, the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum 299 (Lp299) is as effective as the antiseptic chlorhexidine in reducing the pathogenic bacterial load in the oropharynx of tracheally intubated, mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients, results of a pilot study indicate. Reuters Health Information
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Positive Pressure Ventilation: What is the Real Cost?
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Ventilation and positive end expiratory pressure create a series of physiologic events that may lead to metabollic derangement. Should passive oxygenation replace more forceful measures?
British Journal of Anaesthesia
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