Topical plus systemic prophylaxis vs placebo or no treatment
Respiratory infections · adults receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours
Topical plus systemic prophylaxis probably leads to lower respiratory tract infections compared with placebo or no treatment (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- Topical antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce respiratory tract infections and mortality in adults receiving mechanical… 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyRR 0.43 [0.35, 0.53]17 studies · 2951 participantsModerate