Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2902713 | Chest | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
End-of-life treatment is independently associated with acquisition of resistant bacteria. Patients dying without withdraw orders receive more antibiotics and develop more resistant organisms. These patients may represent a reservoir of resistant bacteria in the ICU.
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Authors
Phillip D. MB, BChir, Andrew E. MD, Allon E. MD, Charles L. MD, FCCP,