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Prophylaxis of Infection by Selective Decontamination in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

A Preliminary Report

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, P.B. 9015, 6500 GS, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    S. J. A. Aerdts

  2. Department of Microbiology, Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    H. A. L. Clasener

  3. Department of Pharmacy, Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    E. J. Vollaard

  4. Intensive Care Unit, St Radboud University Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    R. van Dalen

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Aerdts, S.J.A., van Dalen, R., Clasener, H.A.L. et al. Prophylaxis of Infection by Selective Decontamination in Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Drugs 35 (Suppl 2), 97–99 (1988). https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-198800352-00021

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