Diagnostic Accuracy of Blind Bronchial Sample Testing by BioFire Pneumonia plus Panel in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Patients and Its Impact in Early Adaptation of Antimicrobial Therapy: A Prospective Observational Study.

Guillaume GeslainAurélie CointeJérôme NaudinStéphane DaugerNora PoeyJustine PagesEnora Le RouxStéphane Bonacorsi

Published in: The Pediatric infectious disease journal (2024)

The BioFire Pneumonia plus Panel used to test blind bronchial samples had satisfactory diagnostic performance in critically ill pediatric patients. The rapid results provided by this test may improve the appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy and help minimize the use of antibiotics.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
staphylococcus aureus
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
stem cells
young adults
patient reported outcomes
mechanical ventilation
loop mediated isothermal amplification