strategy combining respiratory mPCR and algorithm-based therapy developed using local epidemiology clinical trials

Combined Use of a Respiratory Multiplex PCR and Algorithm-based Therapy to Improve Early Optimization of Antibiotic Therapy in Critically Ill Patients With Ventilator-associated Pneumonia

This study looks at how quickly we can find the best antibiotics for very sick patients with pneumonia on a ventilator. It compares a new, fast testing method with standard tests.