Colonization of the respiratory tract and postoperative pulmonary infections. The value of intraoperative endotracheal aspirate cultures.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004322:Drainage; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009093:Mucus / Q000382:microbiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000382:microbiology*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D012907:Smoking; D013147:Spirometry
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents