Severe pneumonia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged beyond 18 years old; 2. Suspected or diagnosed with severe pneumonia within 24 hours on ICU admission; 3. Patients who are suspected of VAP within 24 hours; 4. Expected stay more than 72 hours from inclusion; 5. Informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have definitive etiology diagnosis; 2. There are severe infection in other sites which will impact the antibiotic use; 3. Patients who are already included within the 7 day follow-up period; 4. Patients who choose palliative care; 5. Patients who request withdraw from the study; 6. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the appropriateness of antibiotics; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The comsumption of antibiotics; | — |
Contacts
West China Hospital, Sichuan University