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Inhaled Amikacin Reduces Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Critically Ill Patients

Inhaled Amikacin to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia This clinical trial investigated whether inhaled amikacin, an antibiotic, could reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation for at least 3 days. The study included 847 patients who received either inhaled amikacin or a placebo for 3 days. Results showed that inhaled amikacin…

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Simvastatin’s Efficacy in Treating Critically Ill COVID-19 Patientsc

Simvastatin in Critically Ill Patients with Covid-19 This study evaluated the effectiveness of simvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering medication) in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients. The trial involved 2684 patients and aimed to determine if simvastatin could increase the number of days free from respiratory and cardiovascular support. The results showed that simvastatin did not meet the…