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Effect of selective decontamination on antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units: a systemati...

Effect of selective decontamination on antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units: a systemati...

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Effect of selective decontamination on antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Effect of selective decontamination on antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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London: Elsevier Ltd

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The Lancet infectious diseases, 2013-04, Vol.13 (4), p.328-341

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English

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London: Elsevier Ltd

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Summary Background Many meta-analyses have shown reductions in infection rates and mortality associated with the use of selective digestive decontamination (SDD) or selective oropharyngeal decontamination (SOD) in intensive care units (ICUs). These interventions have not been widely implemented because of concerns that their use could lead to the d...

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Effect of selective decontamination on antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1492649015

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1492649015

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ISSN

1473-3099

E-ISSN

1474-4457

DOI

10.1016/S1473-3099(12)70322-5

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