Ventilator-associated pneumonia and prior antibiotic exposure in intubated patients due to depressed consciousness

Monica Magret; Julen Berrueta; Romina Martínez; Alejandro García-Martínez; Pau Orts; Sara Manrique; Josep Gómez; María Bodí; Juan Guardiola; Ignacio Martín-Loeches; Alejandro Lenin Villalobos Rodríguez

doi:10.1016/j.medine.2026.502396

February 1, 2026Medicina Intensiva (English Edition)

Ventilator-associated pneumonia and prior antibiotic exposure in intubated patients due to depressed consciousness

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Ventilator-associated pneumonia incidence significantly correlates with prior antibiotic exposure in intubated patients, highlighting critical care challenges.
In a cohort of 150 intubated patients, 55% developed ventilator-associated pneumonia after recent antibiotic treatment, indicating vulnerability.
Assessment of medical records revealed a higher frequency of bacterial colonization in intubated patients exposed to antibiotics compared to those without exposure.
These findings suggest that antibiotic use may contribute to increased risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia, emphasizing the need for cautious prescribing.

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Observational analysis uncovers links between antibiotic exposure and ventilator-associated pneumonia in intubated patients, suggesting careful antibiotic management.

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