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Potential of Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Performed on Protected Telescope Catheter Samples for Early Adaptation of Antimicrobial Therapy in ARDS Patients.

Keyvan RazaziFlora DelamaireVincent FihmanMohamed Ahmed BoujelbenNicolas MongardonSegolène GendreauQuentin de RouxNicolas De ProstGuillaume CarteauxPaul-Louis WoertherArmand Mekontso Dessap
Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2022)
Rapid mPCR was feasible on blinded PTC with good sensitivity and specificity. New antibiotics were not initiated in more than half of patients and more than one-third of VAP-suspected cases. Further studies are needed to assess mPCR potential in improving antibiotic stewardship.
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