INHALE
@inhale-trial.bsky.social
NIHR-funded research programme evaluating the use of rapid molecular diagnostics for HAP/VAP in Critical Care.
https://norwichctu.uea.ac.uk/inhale/
https://norwichctu.uea.ac.uk/inhale-pdg/
https://norwichctu.uea.ac.uk/inhale/
https://norwichctu.uea.ac.uk/inhale-pdg/
What is the impact of seeking pathogens by rapid molecular diagnostic methods on antibiotic stewardship and the clinical outcomes in hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia (HAP and VAP)?
Visual abstract below and full paper available online at rdcu.be/ehlAu
Visual abstract below and full paper available online at rdcu.be/ehlAu
April 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What is the impact of seeking pathogens by rapid molecular diagnostic methods on antibiotic stewardship and the clinical outcomes in hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia (HAP and VAP)?
Visual abstract below and full paper available online at rdcu.be/ehlAu
Visual abstract below and full paper available online at rdcu.be/ehlAu
INHALE compared rapid testing with standard care used to diagnose pneumonia in intensive care. Rapid testing gave faster results than standard care and improvements in antibiotic use. But, the machine did not improve cure of pneumonia, so more research is needed to understand why.
February 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
INHALE compared rapid testing with standard care used to diagnose pneumonia in intensive care. Rapid testing gave faster results than standard care and improvements in antibiotic use. But, the machine did not improve cure of pneumonia, so more research is needed to understand why.