Study: in ICU prophylactic antibiotics save lives.
Oral and i.v. antibiotic combination more effective than oral antibiotics alone. Researchers assert benefits outweigh the risks of drug resistance. At least 12 months needed to get accurate read on risks of resistance.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D009426:Netherlands
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents