Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Sep 2009
ReviewSurvival benefit of the full selective digestive decontamination regimen.
We assessed the impact of the full protocol of selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) using parenteral and enteral antimicrobials on mortality. ⋯ The findings strongly indicated that the full protocol of SDD reduces mortality in critically ill patients, in particular when successful decontamination is obtained. Eighteen patients should be treated with SDD to prevent one death.