Antibiotics before infection: a new shield for trauma patients?

NCT ID NCT07059039

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics early to trauma patients on breathing machines can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Researchers analyzed data from 2,143 adults admitted for severe trauma who needed a ventilator. The goal was to see if this approach reduces early VAP cases without harming bacterial balance.

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Locations

  • Hopital Beaujon

    Clichy, 92110, France

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