Influence of a Structured Microbiological Endotracheal Monitoring Program on the Outcome of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In past influenza pandemics and the current COVID-19 pandemic, bacterial endotracheal superinfections are a well-known risk factor for higher morbidity and mortality. The goal of this study was to investigate the influence of a structured, objective, microbiological monitoring program on the prognosis of COVID-19 patients with mechanical ventilation.

Methods

A structured microbiological monitoring program (at intubation, then every 3 days) included collection of endotracheal material. Data analysis focused on the spectrum of bacterial pathogens, mortality, as well as intensive care unit (ICU), hospital, and mechanical ventilation duration.

Results

A total of 29% of the patients showed bacterial coinfection at the time of intubation, and within 48 h, 56% dev

SUBMITTER: Dibos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10488947 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature