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Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia in critically ill patients: from research to clinical practice.

Pompeo Costantino KouroupisNiall O'RourkeSinead KellyMyles McKittrickElne NoppeLuis F ReyesAlejandro RodriguezIgnacio Martín-Loeches
Published in: Expert review of anti-infective therapy (2024)
An integrated approach that integrates clinical, microbiological, and imaging tools is paramount. Progress in diagnostic techniques, including novel molecular methods, the expanding utilization and accuracy of bedside ultrasound, and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, coupled with an improved comprehension of lung microbiota and host-pathogen interactions, continues to enhance our capability to accurately and swiftly identify HAP and its causative agents. This advancement enables the refinement of treatment strategies and facilitates the implementation of precision medicine approaches.
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