Risk factor analysis of nosocomial lower respiratory tract infection in influenza-related acute respiratory distress syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with severe influenza-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have high morbidity and mortality. Moreover, nosocomial lower respiratory tract infection (NLRTI) complicates their clinical management and possibly worsens their outcomes. This study aimed to explore the clinical features and impact of NLRTI in patients with severe influenza-related ARDS.

Methods

This was an institutional review board approved, retrospective, observational study conducted in eight medical centers in Taiwan. From January 1 to March 31 in 2016, subjects were enrolled from intensive care units (ICUs) with virology-proven influenza pneumonia, while all of those patients with ARDS requiring invasive mechanical ventilation and without bacterial community-acquired pneumoni

SUBMITTER: Chen WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7388104 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature