title: Prognostic differences between VAP from Acinetobacter baumanii and VAP from other microorganisms.
abstract: Nosocomial infection, in particular pneumonia, is an important risk factor for hospital mortality and morbidity. Acinetobacter baumanii is a common multi-resistant microorganism responsible of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP). Currently Colistin is a rescue therapy for this pathogen. The purpose of this retrospective study is to compare the outcome of VAP caused by Acinetobacter baumanii and VAP from other microorganisms in critical patients. Comorbidity, prognostic scores, mortality and eradication frequency did not turn out significantly different between the two study groups. Colistin safety was tested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Federico II University, Napoli, Italy.
authors.forename: Marianna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Di Bonito
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Caiazzo
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Iannazzone
authors.forename: Viviana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Miccichè
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Marco
authors.forename: Edoardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: De Robertis
authors.forename: Rosalba
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tufano
authors.forename: Ornella
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Piazza
keywords: Acinetobacter baumanii; Colistin; VAP
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