In adults receiving mechanical ventilation, selective decontamination of the digestive tract reduces hospital mortality

Ann Intern Med. 2023 Mar;176(3):JC35. doi: 10.7326/J23-0006. Epub 2023 Mar 7.

Abstract

Hammond NE, Myburgh J, Seppelt I, et al. Association between selective decontamination of the digestive tract and in-hospital mortality in intensive care unit patients receiving mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2022;328:1922-34. 36286098.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review
  • Meta-Analysis
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Cross Infection* / drug therapy
  • Decontamination
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Hospital Mortality
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Respiration, Artificial

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents