Selective decontamination of the digestive tract: an update of the evidence

Selective decontamination of the digestive tract has been proven to prevent severe infections and to reduce mortality in critically ill patients. Historical arguments against its use, like the development of bacterial resistance and the absence of influence on mortality, have not been confirmed. Rec...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Silvestri, L, van Saene, H K F
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: EDIMES Edizioni Internazionali Srl 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3484923/