Purpose Gut overgrowth is the pathophysiological event in the critically ill requiring intensive
care. In relation to the risk of developing a clinically important outcome, gut overgrowth is …

Objective: We examined the impact of selective decontamination of the digestive tract on
multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Data Sources: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the …

Objective To determine the impact of the antifungal component of selective decontamination
of the digestive tract on fungal carriage, infection and fungaemia. Design Meta-analysis of …

Objective: To evaluate whether selective digestive decontamination (SDD) reduces mortality
from any cause, and the incidence of pneumonia among patients with severe burns. …

• Deposits found on the esophageal surface of silicone voice prostheses (used in postlaryngectomy
voice rehabilitation) are held responsible for malfunction of the valve mechanism. …

In a controlled prospective randomized trial we studied the effect of selective decontamination
of the digestive tract (SDD) in granulocytopenic patients on the frequency of infections. By …

The incidence of respiratory tract infections was determined in 59 multiple trauma patients
requiring prolonged intensive care (> 5 days) and receiving no antibiotic prophylaxis. Early …

Recently it has been reported that chlorhexidine 0.1 % rinsing was not successful in eradication
of gram‐negative bacilli in patients who have head and neck cancer. These bacilli could …

Objective: To explore whether episodes of endogenous septicemias due to microbial translocation
are clinically relevant in neonates and infants who are receiving long-term parenteral …

Objective To establish baseline values of pneumonia incidence and mortality and to distinguish
primary endogenous from secondary endogenous and exogenous pneumonias in a …