• Epidemiol. Infect. · Dec 1992

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    Selective decontamination of the digestive tract in intensive care.

    • S J Boom and G Ramsay.
    • University Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
    • Epidemiol. Infect. 1992 Dec 1; 109 (3): 337-47.

    AbstractNosocomial infection in intensive care unit (ICU) practice is a common problem and is associated with abnormal carriage of Gram-negative aerobic bacilli in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in endogenous infections. Selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) is a regimen aimed at preventing or eradicating this abnormal carriage. A large number of trials examining SDD in ICU practice have been published, the vast majority showing a significant reduction in the incidence of nosocomial, Gram-negative infection. However, the impact on morbidity and mortality is much less certain. A recent meta-analysis has suggested a 10-20% reduction in mortality (3-6% absolute difference) with SDD. A discussion of these results is presented together with potential criticisms of SDD.

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