La contusion pulmonaire expose-t-elle au risque de prolifération bactérienne à pneumocoque ? Résultats d'une étude expérimentale

This experimental model is reliable and reproducible. The initially high mortality seems to decrease with the experience of operators. The CP significantly increases intra-pulmonary bacterial proliferation when the inoculation is low. A high inoculum neutralizes the effect of CP. These results suggest that enhanced prevention of micro-inhalation could be beneficial in cases of CP.