Is the evidence for the use of subglottic drainage to prevent ventilated-associated pneumonia sufficient to change practice?
This paper critiques the systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of subglottic drainage among patients who received mechanical ventilation. Subglottic secretion drainage can reduce bacterial pathogens from entering the lower respiratory tract and potentially reduce the occurrence of ventil...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14018 |