Inhaled Antibiotics in Treatment of Nosocomial Pneumonia
Kuzovlev, A.N.; Moroz, V.V.; Golubev, A.M.
Anesteziologiia i Reanimatologiia 60(4): 55-61
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0201-7563 PMID: 26596034 Document Number: 684471
Nosocomial pneumonia is the most common infection in intensive care units. Currently the problem of resistance of noso-comial pathogens to miost of antibiotics is crucial. Using of inhaled antibiotics in combination with intravenous drugs is eff ective and safe method for treatment of nosocomial pneumonia. The literature review describes current opportunities of ihhaled antibiotic therapy of nosocomial pneumonia, descriptions of drugs, the advantages and disadvantages of this treatment. Special attention is paid for using inhaled aminoglycosides for nosocomial pneumonia.