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Evaluation of Synbiotics in the Prevention of Ventilator‑Associated Pneumonia: A Randomized, Triple‑Blind, Placebo‑Controlled Clinical Trial Publisher

Summary: Synbiotic FamiLact 2plus cuts ventilator-associated pneumonia risk by 17% in ICU patients, shortens stays, and delays onset, study finds. #ICUCare #Probiotics

Kasiri F1 ; Soltani R2, 3 ; Khorvash F4 ; Ataei B2 ; Nasirian M5 ; Hakamifard A1, 6
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Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine Published:2024


Abstract

Background: Ventilator‑associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections. The role of probiotics in preventing VAP is still questionable. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of synbiotic FamiLact 2plus on the prevention of VAP in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: A total of 80 mechanically ventilated patients were included and divided into two groups of 40. Group 1 received FamiLact 2plus, and group 2 received placebo. The outcome variables were compared, including the incidence of VAP, the time interval between the onset of ventilation and VAP, the duration of mechanical ventilation, and the length of stay in the ICU. Results: VAP is documented in four patients (10%) in group 1 and 11 patients (27.5%) in group 2 (P = 0.045). The length of stay in the ICU in group 1 was significantly shorter than in group 2, and the time interval between the start of intubation and the onset of VAP in group 1 was longer than in the placebo group. During the intervention, 15 patients in group 1 (37.5%) and 26 patients in group 2 (65%) developed diarrhea, which was a significant difference (P = 0.02). Conclusions: Synbiotic is associated with a reduction in the incidence of VAP as well as a reduction in ICU stay and delayed VAP. © 2023 International Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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