Could 4 days of antibiotics beat 7 for ventilator pneumonia?
NCT ID NCT05545735
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving antibiotics for only 4 days instead of the usual 7 is safe and effective for patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The goal was to reduce side effects from antibiotics while still treating the infection. The trial included 27 surgical patients with early VAP and compared how many had the infection come back and how many days they were off antibiotics.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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